Why the Mountain Beaver's Brain Didn't Get Bigger When It Did
From A Moment of Science by Indiana Public Media
May 5, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
This episode explores why the brain of the Mountain Beaver did not increase in size despite evolutionary changes.
Why the Mountain Beaver's Brain Didn't Get Bigger When It Did
Topics covered
- evolution
- neuroscience
- animal behavior
- brain size
- mountain beaver
Keywords
- Mountain Beaver
- brain size
- evolution
- neuroscience
- animal behavior
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Indiana Public Media
Places: Mountain Beaver
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