Brains wrapped in tongue helmets, self-cannibalizing nervous systems, and hive minds! These are the weirdest animal brains!

Our guest this episode is neuroscientist and science writer Alison Caldwell.
Check out her amazing youtube channel if you are excited about brains!
Neuro Transmissions - YouTube

Find her on Instagram @neurotransmissions

Her book, Brains Explained, is being released on June 22nd, 2021. Order it here!
Brains Explained | Book by Alison Caldwell, Micah Caldwell | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)

Content warning: Mild language

Our Animal Candidates:
Comb Jelly
Dolphins
Woodpecker
Sea Squirt
Octopus
Ants

Let's learn more!
Absurd Creatures | Comb Jellies Are Ready to Rave - YouTube
Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Concussions? - YouTube
The Distributed Mind: Octopus Neurology - YouTube
In an ant's world, the smaller you are the harder it is to see obstacles (theconversation.com)

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