Can You Find Animals Just Through DNA? | Meet The Scientist | Featuring Tiara Moore, PhD

What if you could find animals without ever spotting them? In this exciting episode, Otto’s ready to track wildlife the old-fashioned way until Nakira introduces Dr. Tiara Moore, a marine ecologist and biodiversity detective with a high-tech twist! Kids will discover how scientists use environmental DNA (eDNA), tiny traces like fur, skin cells, or even poo, to identify animals living nearby. By collecting water or soil samples, they can uncover which species have been in an area, even if they’ve never been seen! Through curiosity and teamwork, Otto and Nakira learn how eDNA helps scientists protect endangered animals and understand ecosystems in brand new ways. Get ready for a wild science adventure that proves discovery can happen without a single footprint!