Mapping the development of brain across animals

Have you ever wondered why a sea squirt eats its own brain or why humans possess an organ that consumes nine times more energy than any other? In The Fox, The Shrew, And You, neuroscientist Rogier B. Mars takes you on an epic journey through 500 million years of evolution. From the ancient lamprey to social dogs and clever chimps, discover how every brain on earth is a specialized foraging tool shaped by brutal survival.