Self-medicating species: Animals that say yes to drugs
· 26 min
Episode Self-medicating species: Animals that say yes to drugs
It turns out self-medicating and herbal remedies are not exclusive to humans.
From cats eating grass, to elephants making medicinal tea in their throat pouch — the animal world has its own prescriptions.
And naturally, there's plenty of digging through poo involved in this scientific research!
Featuring:
• Dr Kevin Feeney, Central Washington University. • Professor Michael Huffman, University of Kyoto. • Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison, Newcastle University UK.
Production:
• Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. • Nick Kilvert, Presenter/ Producer. • Petria Ladgrove, Producer. • Mastering: Angela Grant.
This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in 2022 and was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.
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