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Curious Counters

David Attenborough explores whether there is counting in the natural world.

Can animals count? This is a question that has intrigued and fooled investigators for a long time. Just over 100 years ago, a German horse called Hans was declared a mathematical genius but all was not as it seemed. And strangely, some bamboos around the world flower exactly at the same time no matter where they are. Are they counting down the years?

28 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter David Attenborough
Executive Producer Stephen Dunleavy
Director Sharmila Choudhury
Producer Sharmila Choudhury
Writer Sharmila Choudhury
Producer Hilary Jeffkins
Director Hilary Jeffkins
Writer Hilary Jeffkins
Production Company Humble Bee Films

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