Wild Inside: The Burmese Python

Finding the wreck of the Titanic would be a career-defining achievement for most people. For oceanographer Robert Ballard, it's just one chapter in a life packed full of extraordinary marine exploration. Bob located the world-famous shipwreck in 1985, but even before that, he’d h ... Show More

What do the very first writhing movements of babies have in common with orangutans solving problems for food? Well, according to Gillian Forrester they may both offer clues about how we humans developed language. Working with her great ape colleagues, Gilly Forrester – Professor ... Show More

Although books and movies might suggest otherwise, catching criminals is of course less about hunches and gut instinct, and more about gruelling analysis of hard data - including when it comes to the psychological side. David Canter is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the U ... Show More

Wild Inside embarks on something we hardly ever witness – a look inside some of nature’s most wondrous animals. Its a rare chance to delve deep into some enigmatic and very different wild animals – from a reptile, to a mammal to a fish – unravelling the intricate internal complex ... Show More

<p>In the Florida Everglades, the Burmese python is an invasive species that's close to triggering an ecological collapse. But not if these python hunters have anything to do with it.</p><p>Burmese pythons are huge compared to the native snakes in Florida. They can measure up to ... Show More

<p>Who let the 200-pound python out?&nbsp;</p><p>Today, the origin of the Burmese python problem in the Everglades. And how science is being used to try to solve what seems like a losing battle.&nbsp;</p><p>I'm back in South Florida, in the Everglades, on the side of a dirt road ... Show More

<p>Texte:<br> Les pythons géants de Birmanie ont les capacités d’une carte et d’une boussole qui les aident à retrouver leur “maison” même étant très éloignés.</p> <p>Traduction:<br> Giant Burmese pythons have map and compass senses which help them travel "home" over vast distanc ... Show More

<p>We will all go to trouble to get a good meal, but some animals take it to the extreme.</p><p>Some build architectural masterpieces to entrap their prey, or use body parts as lures.</p><p>But what is your cat doing when it makes the 'ek ek ek ek?' Is it trying to bewitch the bi ... Show More

<p>Located in Indonesia, Komodo dragons are one of nature's fiercest living reptiles. They're also the world's largest lizard. Tune in as Robert and Allison investigate the unique lifestyle -- and brutal dining habits -- of the Komodo dragon.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad- ... Show More

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Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/22/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.