Animals at Play
The Power of Playtime
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Does the deadly Komodo dragon also have an appetite for fun? Will an industrial-sized game of cat and mouse turn young cheetahs into better hunters? Can playing with stones help a Japanese macaque stave off a cognitive dysfunction similar to dementia? Scientists around the world are coming to appreciate the true power of playtime and how it helps animals great and small develop the skills necessary to survive and thrive in their environments. Join in the fun and games as we travel the globe to witness these remarkable creatures at play!