Guest: Matt Ridley | Science writer, journalist and businessman

Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a  science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book “Birds, Sex and Beauty” continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace tried to provide. He shares his experience of observing rare birds and what he discovered with John Maytham.

Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a  science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book “Birds, Sex and Beauty” continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace tried to provide. He shares his experience of observing rare birds and what he discovered with John Maytham.

 

Guest: Matt Ridley | Science writer, journalist and businessman
Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a &nbsp;science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book &ldquo;Birds, Sex and Beauty&rdquo; continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace tried to provide. He shares his experience of observing rare birds and what he discovered with John Maytham.
Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a &nbsp;science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book &ldquo;Birds, Sex and Beauty&rdquo; continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace tried to provide. He shares his experience of observing rare birds and what he discovered with John Maytham.
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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life.
Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za
#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation
Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk