The Infinite Monkey Cage
- Radio factual
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds
- 2009 - 2024
- 195 episodes (31 series)
Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. Also features Brian Cox.
- Continues on Thursday 28th November on Radio 4 at 11am with Series 31, Episode 3
- Catch-up on Series 31, Episode 2
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Series 20, Episode 2 - Clever Creatures
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and author Danny Wallace, Ornithologist Professor Tim Birkhead and marine biologist Helen Scales to look at animal intelligence.
Further details
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and author Danny Wallace, Ornithologist Professor Tim Birkhead and marine biologist Helen Scales to look at animal intelligence. We have all heard about clever chimps that can count, and the comparisons between the great apes and human intelligence - but have we underestimated many of the other animal species? It would seem so, with remarkable examples of cunning, smart behaviour from animals as diverse as birds, octopuses and even fish. So how do you test a guppies IQ and can a crow really outsmart a gorilla, or even a human... prepare to be amazed.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 23rd September 2019
- Time
- 4:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Brian Cox | Host / Presenter |
| Robin Ince | Host / Presenter |
| Danny Wallace | Guest |
| Tim Birkhead | Guest |
| Helen Scales | Guest |
| Alexandra Feachem | Producer |