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. Stream the brand-new series Dr Ann's Secret Lives on ABC iview.
What The Duck?! · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
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.
Stream the brand-new series Dr Ann's Secret Lives on ABC iview.