Komodo dragons: tail whipping and a venomous bite
Komodo is an island in Indonesia and a real life Jurassic Park. It’s been home to the world's largest lizard for more than a million years, So, what's life like for the Komodo Dragon?The Animal Sensem...
14 Mar 202512min
Olm: how to live to 100
Found deep in Europe's caves, the Olm can go up to a decade without food. How does taking life slow help them live so long?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Br...
7 Mar 20258min
Wombat: cubed poop and a secret weapon
Wombats may look like chunky teddy bears, but when threatened, they unleash a surprising defense to fend off predators.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brough...
28 Feb 20259min
Dwarf sperm whale: escape artists
What do Taylor Swift and the dwarf sperm whale have in common? A talent for dodging unwanted attention. This pint-sized, introverted whale has a genius escape tactic.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal...
21 Feb 20257min
Giraffes: long-limbed lovers
Male giraffes spar to assert their dominance in the social herd structure, but if that doesn’t catch the attention of females when it comes to mating, what’s their backup plan?The Animal Sensemaker - ...
14 Feb 20257min
Asian elephant: learning to be neighbours
From street plays to a novel app, India is finding creative ways to help people live peacefully alongside Asian elephants. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Br...
7 Feb 20259min
Pygmy three-toed sloth: taking life slow
Discovered in 2001 on the small Caribbean island of Escudo de Veraguas, the pygmy three-toed sloth shares its mainland relatives' leisurely pace. How does living life in the slow land help keep them o...
31 Jan 20257min
Chimps: the clay detox
When Dr Elodie Freymann first saw a chimp eat from a clay pit in western Uganda's Bodongo's forest, she was surprised to learn it was part of their diet. What can chimps teach us about eating clay and...
24 Jan 20258min
