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Social Networkers
Episode 4 of 6
Chris Packham looks at the social intelligence of animals, from lions hunting in teams to vampire bats’ trust building tactics. He also finds out how dogs became man’s best friend.
Chris Packham looks at social intelligence in the animal kingdom and finds out why it is that, for animals, being together means being clever. He looks at how lions hunt in teams and each hold a very specific position, how vampire bats build trust and donor networks through grooming, and how wild wolves first became domesticated and transformed into man's best friend.
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Thu 30 Mar 202302:40
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Do animals feel empathy?
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Female budgies prefer brains over brawn
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How dogs became man's best friend
Duration: 03:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Producer | James Vale |
| Series Producer | Joanne Stevens |
| Executive Producer | Rosemary Edwards |
Broadcasts
- Sun 14 Mar 202119:00BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 14 Mar 202120:00BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Tue 16 Mar 202123:30BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Wed 17 Mar 202100:10BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Thu 8 Apr 202108:00
- Wed 29 Mar 202320:00
- Thu 30 Mar 202302:40


