Episode 532
Big Brains Boost Deer
Us humans boast about our big brains but until now, evidence has been scant to suggest that animals also benefit from having larger brains. Cambridge University's Corina Logan measured the skulls of 1314 red deer from the Isle of Rum to see...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
January 6, 20175m 17s
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Show Notes
Us humans boast about our big brains but until now, evidence has been scant to suggest that animals also benefit from having larger brains. Cambridge University's Corina Logan measured the skulls of 1314 red deer from the Isle of Rum to see if the brainy stags and does were more successful. She explained her results to Naked Scientist Tom O'Hanlon... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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