Animals on Drugs

Do animals enjoy getting high naturally?

4.7 (15)

55 mins

Delve into the world of animal intoxication and discover the surprising ways animals seek out and consume substances. Also examine the complex behaviors and social dynamics that emerge when animals are under the influence, in this sloob.

Ep 1:

Nature's Drug Grapevine

From warning calls to jaguar-inspired discoveries, explore how animals share knowledge about toxic plants and drugs—and why those ancient defense chemicals became humanity's first highs.

Ep 2:

Stoned Schools and Shattered Hierarchies

Watch stoned fish and drugged pigeons isolate themselves in chaos, then discover how chronic THC use turns gentle monkeys into violent tyrants who topple their own social order.

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