It's Okay to Be Smart: Why Don't Birds Lay Square Eggs?

7 minutes 23 seconds

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What is ”egg-shaped"? Host Joe Hanson discusses the shapes of eggs from many different bird species. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 7 minutes 23 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Birds
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2019
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: It's Okay to Be Smart

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