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Dive into the mysterious world of Batesian mimicry, where harmless creatures masquerade as dangerous ones to survive. Journey with us from Britain's south coast, where hoverflies fool predators with wasp-like outfits, to the deceptive bands of the scarlet kingsnake in southeastern US. Marvel at the daytime antics of clearwing moths, mistaken for bees, and question the taste of the Viceroy butterfly, a monarch look-alike. As the lines between disguise and reality blur, we explore the intriguing dance of adaptation and survival in the animal kingdom. It's nature's never-ending Halloween party.…
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Evolution Talk
Rick Coste · Tech & Science · English
Everything you wanted to know about evolution by natural selection in short, easy to digest, episodes. Hosted, and produced by writer Rick Coste.
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26 Jun 2023 · 1 min
Summer Break
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19 Jun 2023 · 12 min
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23 May 2023 · 1 min
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22 May 2023 · 10 min
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15 May 2023 · 9 min
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