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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

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Curious Cures

Series 3 - Episode 5 Curious Cures

Tuesday 4:30pm - 5pm Eden
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Summary

The surprising preventive and curative 'medicine' developed by certain species, including the hippopotamus, which secretes a red slime to act as a highly efficient sun screen.

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Presenter David Attenborough
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