Secrets in the Scat Preview

Season 49 Episode 2

Join biologists on an ingenious hunt for the clues hidden in animal poop.

Scott Burnett is “Scatman”—an Australian ecologist on the trail of the secrets of poop. By identifying and analyzing animal scat for DNA and hormones, he discovers essential details of their behavior, how they fit in the ecosystem, and even how to protect them.

AIR DATE 2/9/22

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Friday, Jun 20 at 2pm TPT 2
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Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2pm TPT 2
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Wednesday, Jun 25 at 10pm TPT 2
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