Why is a bird of paradise so fantastic? Do the beautiful colors and crests found in birds and other animals have some secret purpose, or do they just like to look hot? Joining me today to discuss this question is science writer the New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and many other publications, Ferris Jabr! 

Guest: Ferris Jabr 

Footnotes:

Check out Ferris Jabr's article on bird beauty! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/magazine/beauty-evolution-animal.html

Why is a bird of paradise so fantastic? Do the beautiful colors and crests found in birds and other animals have some secret purpose, or do they just like to look hot? Joining me today to discuss this question is science writer the New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and many other publications, Ferris Jabr! 
Guest: Ferris Jabr 
Footnotes:
Check out Ferris Jabr's article on bird beauty! <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/magazine/beauty-evolution-animal.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/magazine/beauty-evolution-animal.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663257335469000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0x24B-eh4o-ynpSAP5Iaki">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/magazine/beauty-evolution-animal.html</a>

We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals

Creature Feature

Pretty Bird!

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