Cows may not feel guilty about the damage their waste does to the environment, but according to a behavioral scientist, they seem excited about potty training. Calves are learning to pee in a place where people can collect their urine in order to reduce the amount of it that pollutes the environment. When the calves successfully use the “potty,” trainers reward them for their efforts. Listen to learn more about how cow urine impacts the environment and hear how potty training a baby cow is similar to potty training a baby human.
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AIR DATE: 09/18/2021