The artists of the animal kingdom

In this episode, we’re displaying the most impressive artists of
the animal kingdom. From tiny visual masterpieces, to animals
that can dance to a beat, we’re shining a spotlight on the art
that can be found in nature.


Deep in the Amazon rainforest, there’s a tiny structure that (if
you’re able to spot it) catches your eye. The intricate silk
henge is a mini masterpiece, and for some time nobody could say
exactly what it was or why it existed. Phil Torres takes us on
his journey of discovery and demystification.


Next we’re exploring whether animals can dance to a beat and, if
so, why? To help us try and answer that, we hear from Henkjan
Honing, professor of Music Cognition at the University of
Amsterdam. 


Finally, we turn our attention to Northern Australia’s great
bowerbird. What can the males' elaborate constructions teach us
about perspective?


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