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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities
E5 of 6
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Series 3 - Episode 5
Curious Cures
Tuesday 4:30pm - 5pm
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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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David Attenborough
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