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The Sea Lion

Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin (and blubber) of a marine mammal which is comfortably at home at land and sea, the sea lion.

Professor Ben Garrod and Dr Jess French get under the skin (and blubber) of the California sea lion, to crack the key to its success both on land and at sea. Its ability to dive hundreds of meters down, keep warm in icy waters, and run on land, can all be explained through its unique internal anatomy. They are joined by zookeeper and sea lion trainer Mae Betts, who adds insight into the intelligence of these sleek marine mammals.

Co-Presenters: Ben Garrod and Jess French
Executive Producer: Adrian Washbourne
Producer: Ella Hubber
Editor: Martin Smith
Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Feb 2024 21:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 Feb 2024 11:00
  • Mon 12 Feb 2024 21:00