Anant Sudarshan, an environmental economist at Warwick University, reveals the staggering impact of vulture decline in India on human health, linking it to an increase in mortality due to the toxic effects of diclofenac. Mariana Nabais from the Catalan Institute explores Neanderthal butchering techniques, shedding light on ancient culinary practices and dietary habits. The conversation extends to fascinating parallels between human and chimpanzee communication, suggesting shared evolutionary traits in conversational behavior. This blend of ecology, history, and anthropology paints a vivid picture of our interconnectedness.