The power of one

Discovery

BBC

Science, Technology

4.3 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2021

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

We humans are a supremely social species, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us into solitary confinement. It feels like an unnatural, regressive move, that goes against our collective nature. So why do some species embrace the power of one? And how do they make a success of a solo existence? Lucy Cooke meets some of the animal kingdom’s biggest loners - from the Komodo Dragon, to the Okapi and the Black Rhino - to explore the lure of solitude. Producer: Beth Eastwood Picture: Okapi (Okapia johnstoni), forest giraffe or zebra giraffe, Credit: Jiri Hrebicek/Getty Images

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0:34.8	I'm Lucy Cook and I'm exploring the surprising animal traits that at first glance
0:39.8	may seem like a hindrance, but turn out to be winning evolutionary strategies.
0:44.8	Let's hear it for the species who go solo in the world.
0:47.8	The power of one.
0:49.8	That's a bit of a section.
0:51.8	There she is.
0:53.8	Just doesn't need to.
0:54.8	I've been instructed by Berry to tickle this grand old lady.
0:58.8	She's a lot softer in there.
1:01.8	She's laughing at that look.
1:02.8	Is she?
1:03.8	Come and leave.
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