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The Crab that Played with the Sea

Episode 2 of 5

Kipling tells the tale of arrogant and mischievous Pau Amma, the mighty king crab who gets his comeuppance. Vivienne Parry explores the science with palaeontologist Richard Fortey

In The Crab that Played with the Sea, Kipling tells the tale of arrogant and mischievous Pau Amma the mighty King Crab who eventually gets his comeuppance. For Palaeontologist Richard Fortey, it's the indestructible horseshoe crab that should be regarded as truly regal, with its copper-rich blue blood and incredible longevity, having remained almost stubbornly the same for nearly 500 million years. The reader is Samuel West. Producer: Rami Tzabar

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Jan 2015 09:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Jun 2014 13:45
  • Tue 6 Jan 2015 09:30