About this episode
Russell Kane and his guests explore the surprising nature of sea otters, revealing their hidden traits.
Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests deep dive those fluffy marine mammals – sea otters. They may look cute and cuddly, but with their strong teeth and powerful bite, there’s more to them than meets the eye. Helping Russell decide whether sea otters are evil or genius are comedian, writer and actress Laura Smyth and Dr. Natalie Cooper, Merit Researcher at the Natural History Museum. Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs Researcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Gareth Wood Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon Nicholls Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.
People in this episode
Host: Russell Kane
Guests: Laura Smyth, Dr. Natalie Cooper
Topics covered
- sea otters
- marine mammals
- comedy
- animal behavior
- nature
- wildlife
Keywords
- sea otters
- marine life
- animal behavior
- comedy podcast
- Evil Genius
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Natural History Museum
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