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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host an irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 20: Clever Creatures

Clever Creatures

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss intelligent creatures from clever crows to cunning squid.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Danny Wallace, Prof Tim Birkhead and Helen Scales to discuss cunning creatures from clever crows to devious squid and intelligent octopuses.

Those Clever Creatures

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and author Danny Wallace, ornithologist Professor Tim Birkhead and marine biologist Helen Scales to look at animal intelligence.  We have all heard about clever chimps that can count, and about how we can compare the intelligence of humans and the great apes - but have we underestimated many of the other animal species?  It would seem so, with remarkable examples of cunning, smart behaviour from animals as diverse as birds, octopuses and even fish.  So how do you test a guppies IQ and can a crow really outsmart a gorilla, or even a human...prepare to be amazed. 

Producer Alexandra Feachem

The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 20

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince present the show that mixes science and comedy.

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