S10 E22 – Altruism Is Not Dead

🤨 Ask Yourself:

Is placing your life or safety in peril for another species a reality for non-humans? Is there always a vested interest? Jerry presents the research while Jon discusses Wile E. Coyote in this 29min episode of The Bro Show. Will Jon get suspended from the show again?

🔗 Segments & Links:

1. Whale Story: A Whale Saved My Life [4:50]

2. Word: Altruism [9:28]

3. Two Takes: Altruism in Animals [11:37]

   • Jerry’s Take:

     • Altruism in Humpback Whales – Robert Pitman’s study published in Marine Mammal Science

     • Anatomy of Altruism. – Patrick R. Hof and Estel Van Der Gucht’s study in American Association for Anatomy

   • Jon’s Take:

     • Altruism - Animals Have a Hidden Agenda

     • Rules of the Road Wile E. Coyote vs. Roadrunner

4. Groaners [28:52]

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🐋 Sponsor:

This week’s show is sponsored by Save the Whales—a not-for-profit organization that preserves and protects the ocean and its inhabitants. Buy a shirt or donate to help fund their worthy activities.