Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

Why are rabbits called bunnies? Why do they have fur? Why do bunnies have puffball tails? Why do rabbits have eyes on the sides of their heads? Why do rabbits hop? Our guest is Margo DeMello, professor of anthrozoology at Carroll College in Montana. She’s also a rabbit rescuer an ...  Show more

How does memory work? Why can’t we remember things that happened when we were babies? Why do we forget? Why are some people forgetful? Why do elephants have such good memories. What’s this episode about? I forgot! Oh yeah, how does our memory work! Our guest is Dr. Nick Turk-Brow ...  Show more

Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs ,the eggs (of bee) Hummingbirds are about 0.2 inches long .Ostrich lay the biggest birds  eggs ,they can weigh up to 5.5 pounds .and they are so hard that a human adult can stand on them without breaking them ,not all eggs are white or brown , t ...  Show more

Mindy and Guy Raz are dropping off Reggie at the University of Clever Birds, where they learn about a new class all about opening... trash cans?! Discover how the Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo can break into any trash can! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of Bird Beaks ...  Show more

Birds have a lot going on. They fly, chirp, sing, make nests, lay eggs. But can they cough or sneeze? We asked biologist Imogene Cancellare to help us find the answer.Got a question that’s flying around in your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help quack th ...  Show more

Did you know that some birds are super smart? In this episode, we’ll explore how crows, ravens, and parrots use their brains in amazing ways. These birds can solve tricky puzzles, make tools to get food, and even remember things for a long time. Parrots can copy human speech, and ...  Show more