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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