Episode 157

Animal Communication

Let’s enter the fascinating world of animal communication used by different species. We’ll also touch on the evolutionary aspects of these communication systems

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Music in this Episode

  • Frogs by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
  • Odd Wand by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
  • Klink Tale by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com