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The Wolf That Changed America: Video: Lobo Takes the Bait

The Wolf That Changed America: Video: Lobo Takes the Bait

Ernest Thompson Seton ventures out to check his baits, slabs of meat laced with poison. He soon finds, however, that Lobo may be smarter than he'd thought.

November 20th, 2008 | 11 comments | 4,780 Views
(24 votes)
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Clever Monkeys: Introduction

Clever Monkeys: Introduction

(Premieres Sunday, November 9) Just how smart are monkeys? Their curiosity leads them to try new things, but it’s their culture that teaches them much of what they know.

November 6th, 2008 | 65 comments | 13,696 Views
(83 votes)
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Bird Brained?: Lesson Overview

Video-Enhanced Lesson

Bird Brained?: Lesson Overview

This video-enhanced lesson uses segments from the NATURE program "Ravens" to explore what scientists can determine about animal intelligence. (Grades 9-12)

September 23rd, 2008 | 2 comments | 4,226 Views
(19 votes)
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Wisdom of the Wild: Introduction

Wisdom of the Wild: Introduction

Human lives have been influenced by animals in matters that reach far beyond the food chain. In surprising ways, animals help teach, heal, and strengthen people -- in body, mind, and spirit.

August 11th, 2008 | 17 comments | 15,471 Views
(54 votes)
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Bird Brained?: Video Segments: Ravens

Bird Brained?: Video Segments: Ravens

Segments from NATURE's "Ravens" demonstrate indicators of animal intelligence, including communication, counting, memory, and basic problem solving.

July 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,648 Views
(6 votes)
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Ravens: Introduction

Ravens: Introduction

Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, the raven also has a less than savory image as a scavenger that does not discriminate between humans and animals.

June 10th, 2008 | 38 comments | 41,628 Views
(15 votes)
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Ravens: Video: Raven Intelligence

Ravens: Video: Raven Intelligence

In Scandinavia, an unattended ice fishing line turns provides an easy meal for a clever raven -- until the frustrated fisherman finally discovers the thief's identity.

June 10th, 2008 | 8 comments | 8,249 Views
(10 votes)
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Ravens: Discover the Brainpower of the Bird in Black

Ravens: Discover the Brainpower of the Bird in Black

Some scientists consider corvids' intelligence to be on par with canids like wolves and dogs, and have conducted investigations into the raven's brainpower.

June 10th, 2008 | 22 comments | 9,697 Views
(6 votes)
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Arctic Bears: Bear Intelligence

Arctic Bears: Bear Intelligence

The bear intimidates with its size and strength, but it may be the bear's undeniable intelligence that causes us to revere the creature even as we fear him.

June 10th, 2008 | 1 comment | 3,509 Views
(14 votes)
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Inside the Animal Mind: Who’s the Birdbrain?

Inside the Animal Mind: Who’s the Birdbrain?

Birds may have a reputation for being less than geniuses, but researchers are discovering that some are remarkably smart.

January 10th, 2000 | 5 comments | 1,903 Views
(7 votes)
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