Sensing the World
Ben Garrod delves into the surprising ways in which bone has evolved to help vertebrates sense the world around them, from wolves and sheep to the great grey owl.
Ben Garrod delves into the surprising ways in which bone has evolved to help vertebrates sense the world around them. He reveals why predators like the wolf have eyes at the front of their skull, whereas prey animals such as sheep usually have eye sockets on the sides of their heads. He finds out how the skull of the great grey owl has helped it develop such extraordinary hearing and uncovers the secret behind one bizarre creature's uniquely flexible nose.
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Great grey owl
Duration: 02:27
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Tarsier skulls
Duration: 01:53
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Mark Ronson
L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever) (feat. Kasabian)
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Mark Ronson
Diversion
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补濒迟鈥怞
Something Good
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The xx
Night Time
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Paul Weller
Have You Made Up Your Mind
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Paul Weller
Have You Made Up Your Mind
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The xx
VCR
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The xx
VCR
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Franz Ferdinand
Eleanor Put Your Boots On
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Ms
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Lemon Jelly
Closer
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Matilda
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Garrod |
| Series Producer | Aaron Paul |
| Executive Producer | Jonny Keeling |
| Producer | Sue Doody |
| Director | Sue Doody |
| Producer | Gillian Taylor |
| Director | Gillian Taylor |
Broadcasts
- Tue 11 Mar 2014 20:30
- Wed 12 Mar 2014 02:20
- Wed 20 May 2015 20:00
- Thu 21 May 2015 02:00
- Fri 6 Jan 2017 19:30
- Wed 6 Jun 2018 00:30
- Tue 16 Apr 2019 19:30
- Thu 7 May 2020 19:30
- Thu 9 Dec 2021 00:00
- Thu 20 Jul 2023 19:30
- Fri 21 Jul 2023 01:40
- Mon 16 Jun 2025 19:00
- Tue 17 Jun 2025 00:35
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