Extreme Animal Weapons -
nova

Explore the secrets that underlie nature's battleground. Every animal has some kind of weapon, whether claws or horns, fangs or stings. But why are some armaments huge and extreme, far beyond any practical need?

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4419

No future air times were found for this episode.

About Nova:

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.

Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Watch Nova - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Scientists Attempt To Free Entangled Right Whale

How Trauma Can Alter Your Biology

Lice and Human Evolution

Profile: Andre Fenton

What's the Next Big Thing? Preview

Replacing Body Parts

Future Broadcast times for "Nova": (show all)

Tue, Feb 11	7:00 P.M.	Dino Birds NH World (11.3)
Tue, Feb 11	9:00 P.M.	Lee and Liza's Family Tree NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 12	12:00 A.M.	Dino Birds NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 12	2:00 A.M.	Lee and Liza's Family Tree NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 12	8:00 A.M.	Dino Birds NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 12	10:00 A.M.	Lee and Liza's Family Tree NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 12	9:00 P.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Feb 13	1:00 A.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 14	3:00 P.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Feb 15	1:00 P.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 16	12:00 A.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Feb 16	5:00 A.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 16	7:00 A.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Feb 16	9:00 P.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Feb 17	1:00 A.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Feb 18	7:00 P.M.	Egypt's Tombs of Amun NH World (11.3)