Animal IQ: How Intelligent Are Dogs, Really?
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The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before humans learned agriculture and how to make tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine interaction, but is there a downside to this all human-focused adaptation? Hosts Natalia Borrego and Trace Dominguez talk to Laurie Santos, Director of the Yale Cognition Center, to find out. Part of the "Animal IQ" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 17 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animal Behavior, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Animal IQ
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