Secrets in the Scat
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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 how to protect them. From the mysterious cubic poop of wombats to the precious pink waste of whales, join scientists as they explore nature's smelliest secrets.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4902

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Sat, May 10 1:00 P.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 11 12:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 11 4:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 11 7:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 11 9:00 P.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, May 12 1:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, May 13 7:00 P.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 14 12:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 14 8:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown     NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 14 9:00 P.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 15 1:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 16 3:00 P.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 17 1:00 P.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 18 12:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 18 4:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 18 7:00 A.M. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact     NHPBS (11.1)


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