{"product_id":"book-g8cu","title":"The Evolutionary Edge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucy Cooke examines the survival strategies adopted by animals to gain an evolutionary advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke has produced and presented numerous natural history shows on TV and radio, and has been tipped by \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e as 'the next David Attenborough'. In this BBC Radio 4 series, first broadcast under the title \u003ci\u003eThe Power Of...\u003c\/i\u003e, she delves into the animal kingdom, exploring what gives certain species the evolutionary edge over their rivals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the course of 8 episodes, she probes the science behind our seeming obsession with all things cute; unleashes her inner sloth to discover the surprising benefits of being slow; learns that honesty isn't always the best policy, whether you're a chimp, a squid or even a human being; and finds out why being small can give you step up on the evolutionary ladder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe also investigates the animal communities that thrive on co-operation and peaceful behaviour, and considers why it works for them; looks at the power of celibacy and meets nature's ultimate self-cloning sisters; discovers how some species make a success out of going solo; and asks why it can pay to stir once the sun goes down - and whether future survival for many diurnal animals may depend on a nightlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lucy Cooke\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Alexandra Feachem, Beth Eastwood and Adrian Washbourne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Cute 17 May 2016\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Sloth 26 December 2017\u003cbr\u003ePower of Deceit 6 August 2019\u003cbr\u003ePower of Petite 13 August 2019\u003cbr\u003ePower of Peace 20 August 2019\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Celibacy 4 January 2021\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of One 11 January 2021\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Night 18 January 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49361611784496,"sku":"BDg8cu","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/253664-g8cu-Square.jpg?v=1734501205","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-g8cu","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}