The Superheroes

8th July 2008 30 mins Season 2 Episode 7

This edition focuses on some small furry animals with unexpected talents. In Tanzania, scientists have trained rats to detect patients with tuberculosis and locate landmines in fields. Meanwhile, back in the UK, ferrets are using their incredible flexibility to thread cables and unblock pipes in hard-to-reach places.

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Season 2 · Episode 8

The Brainy Raven

A raven in Austria has astounded scientists with his amazing intelligence and creativity. Four-year-old Ellias brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'bird brained'. He has developed clever strategies for protecting his food, demonstrates a remarkable sense of fun and is even learning to use a computer.

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