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secrets in the scat
nature’s ultimate survivors (w/t)

Whether it’s a powerful punch or a toxic touch, You are about to embark on an unusual journey, filled
extreme endurance or stupendous speed – animals with - dare we say it - wild animal do-do, dung, poop.
are built to survive. Evolution has tweaked their We call it scat. Wildlife biologist Dr Scott Burnett,
bodies and behaviours to make them into ultimate aka Scat Man, will be your guide. You’ll get to see
survival machines, with an array of hidden ingenious some pretty extraordinary scat shapes, textures and
adaptations just waiting to be revealed. In this sizes without having to sniff it; meet the wild animals
exhilarating new series, which combines stunning responsible for these wonderful gifts; and follow
natural history footage with the latest science, we scientists as they dig deep to unravel the mysteries of
explore the top 10 extraordinary abilities creatures nature. Find out why the thing that you thought was
have evolved to make it in the animal kingdom. the most disgusting, is actually as valuable as gold.

genre: science genre: science
format: 5 x 60’ / HD / 2022 format: 1 x 60’ / 4K /2021
credits: otf studios credits: Terra Mater Studios / NOVA / ARTE France /
Unité Découverte et Connaissance /
Specialist Factual Unit

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