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These Animals Use Poop to Protect Themselves

Bizarre stories from the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science.

These Animals Use Poop to Protect Themselves

Season 1 Episode 23 | 2m 0s

Nothing says “stay away” quite like a fecal shield.

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