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NOVA•Season 9•Episode 9

Animal Impostors

7.8/10 · 9 votesMar 14, 198255 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 9•−0.1 vs season avg

In this vivid study of mimicry and camouflage NOVA shows dramatically how snakes, butterflies, fish, turtles and many other kinds of animals, both predators and their intended victims, use remarkable forms of deception to achieve their goal: to eat, or avoid being eaten.

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Episode Summary

"Animal Impostors" is episode 9 of NOVA season 9. It scored 7.8/10 from 9 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on March 14, 1982.

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