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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Return to the Wild
Explore the history of zoos, and design blueprints for an enriched "new zoo." Research genetic problems in captive animals.
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Who Needs Words, Anyway?
Explore the theory that animals can learn to comprehend abstract concepts by observing to see if specific animal calls are associated with specific actions. Use scientific observation and record-keeping to collect and analyze data.