Natural Genius

Documentary 2014

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Reveals that concepts and mechanisms of human invention can be found in the animal and plant world. Strictly speaking, these inventions existed long before the human species was even on Earth.

Documentary 2014

EPISODE 1

Antenas Loudspeakers and High Definition

Forms of communication which can be heard, smelled, felt or perceived, but not seen.

28 min · 1 Jan 2003
EPISODE 2

Lights, Signals, and Mirrors

A focus on visual language and animal species which transmit information while maintaining eye contact.

28 min · 1 Jan 2003
EPISODE 3

Line, Web, Mesh, and Knot

Exploring the manufacture and use of cables, turnbuckles, ropes and anything else that can be used to tie, hang from or lasso.

28 min · 1 Jan 2003
EPISODE 4

Poisonous Drugs and Antidotes

Studying whether animals have pharmaceutical knowledge of the power of certain substances, including kaolin, poisonous insects and antidotes.

27 min · 1 Jan 2003
EPISODE 5

Lotions, Creams, Combs and Unguents

An examination of hygiene, including the use of lotions, creams, combs and unguents.

28 min · 1 Jan 2003
EPISODE 6

Stilts, Soles, Wheels and Wings

Examining means of transport, including stilts, soles, wheels and wings.

27 min · 1 Jan 2003

Jorge Sánchez Gallo

Producer

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Natural Genius

DOCUMENTARY

Reveals that concepts and mechanisms of human invention can be found in the animal and plant world. Strictly speaking, these inventions existed long before the human species was even on Earth.

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Studio: MULTI
Released: 2014