In this episode I am inspired by the mysterious activity of two birds, which inspires a deep dive into recent discoveries in the animal kingdom. From hibernating bears to monogamous voles, we still have a lot to learn from the creatures we share the earth with!

Sources:

Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria == https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2023/07/caterpillar-venom-study-reveals-toxins-borrowed-bacteria

DNA repair and anti-cancer mechanisms in the longest-living mammal: the bowhead whale == https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023. ...