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Episode XII: It's good to be the Queen

December 19, 2016

In this episode, we invite Chad Tillberg into the studios to discuss eusocial animals.  We learn about bees; ants; termites; and, of course, Naked Mole Rats.  Each of these animal groups live in a nest, and have distinct classes of individuals from workers to Queens.


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Note: this episode discusses the mating rituals of various animals.