Episode 61: Super Smart Animals/Tricks Of The Plants

Many animals possess astonishing abilities, but can they also think? Clever chimpanzees use tools, dolphins constantly exchange messages with one another, and smart crows crack complicated locks. Even emotions are not foreign to many animal species. Plants, which remain rooted in one place for their entire lives, have had to come up with ways to spread nonetheless. These seemingly calm plants have even more tricks up their sleeves: some species keep animal bodyguards to protect themselves from predators. Some warn each other when danger is near. Carnivorous plants even lure animals into traps to feed on them. Thus, plants lead a highly exciting life, often hidden from our view!.