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Animal Espionage

Season 46 Episode 23 | 53m 29s

How do you study an animal you can't even get close to? Camera traps and drones are revolutionizing wildlife biology by recording the secret lives of animals—from whales and tigers to elusive giant armadillos—all without disturbing them.

Aired: 11/27/19 | Rating: TV-PG

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Extras From This Episode

• Animal Espionage Preview

  Preview: S46 Ep23 | 26s

• This Little Armadillo Was a Big Ambassador for His Species

  Clip: S46 Ep23 | 3m 51s

• Using Drones to Solve 170-Year Bowhead Whale Mystery

  Clip: S46 Ep23 | 3m

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