Meet the scientists behind the species
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Meerkat alarm calls
Zoologist Tim Clutton-Brock explains how meerkats use the alarm calls from other species to stay safe - unless it is a Drongo imitating a meerkat!
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Kangaroo friendships
Just as humans benefit from friendships, kangaroos also enjoy being part of a social network, PhD student Emily Best explains.
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Weaver bird nests
Dr Dieter Oschadleus explains how and why weaver birds build their nests the way they do.
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Raising humpback whale calves
Among the Hawaiian islands, researcher Dr Rachel Cartwright observes humpback whales and their calves in their breeding area.
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Mating choices of Japanese macaques
How female macaques choose their mating partners is the focus of Dr Michael Huffman's research.
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Meerkats as desert specialists
Meerkats are often associated with the Kalahari sands and, over time, have become highly adapted to the desert conditions.
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