NOVA · Season 49 · Episode 6

“Secrets in the Scat”

Aired Thursday 10 February 2022

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

S49 E6 discussion