The Science Detectives are on another case. 

This week, Olivia Henry wants to know why animals come in so many different colours and patterns. The detectives talk to Devi Stuart-Fox, a professor of evolution and ecology at the University of Melbourne, to find out. 

This episode was hosted and produced by Imma Perfetto and edited by Andrew Wyrill.

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