Wed, Nov 7, 2018
New technology is helpful for understanding wild cats. But it doesn't just answer our questions but questions we didn't even know we should ask. Are cheetahs all about speed? Are lions the most intelligent cat? What does a borneo bay cat even look like? Are cougars solitary animals? Why are servals fond of electrical power plants. Why is Mumbai the best place to see wild leopards. Why are there more tigers in the United States than roaming wild in Asia. Can the iberian lynx be saved.
Wed, Jan 16, 2019
The evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny ancient ancestor, the Dawn Horse, to the modern statuesque steed. Scientists explain the genetic basis of a horse's abilities and powerful gait. Exploration of the ways horses display their emotions and show they read ours. Partnerships with horses depend on trust as demonstrated in the training of a young horse to saddle and rider. (Part 1) Narrated by anthropologist and equine expect Dr. Niobe Thompson.