Animal IQ: Foxes--Dog Hardware, Cat Software
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Foxes are described as “dog hardware running cat software.” These animals are incredible problem solvers, build extremely detailed mental maps of their environment, and can recognize individuals. Over the last 70 years, some foxes were selectively bred to be friendly to humans, and these descendants behave completely differently than their wild counterparts. Part of the "Animal IQ" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 55 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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