About this episode
We humans love law and order. But what happens when non-humans go mucking around and chewing on our rules? Can animals actually break the law? Renowned science writer and raccoon super-fan Mary Roach has the answers.
A few curiosities you’ll uncover in this episode:
- Do seagulls have it out for the pope?
- What are laws for, anyway?
- Laser scarecrows? Say what??
Did You Know?
In 1451, a Swiss bishop took some leeches to court. His reason? There were too many of them in the local pond.
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