18-07-2025
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.
Dr Kevin Feeney, Central Washington University. Professor Michael Huffman, University of Kyoto.
Professor Michael Huffman, University of Kyoto.
Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison, Newcastle University UK.
Production:
Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Nick Kilvert, Presenter/ Producer.
Nick Kilvert, Presenter/ Producer. Petria Ladgrove, 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.
