Another volume in a fun series from Nova that mixes knowledge with humor.
"NOVA Science NOW" is a new offshoot of the long running PBS science series NOVA, produced by WBGH in Boston. Each of the 54-minute shows is divided into four or more segments, but the episode has one umbrella topic. I discovered the series last year and have already watched a few of the shows and am now a big fan.
First off, the series is hosted by a guy named David Hogue. I'm never heard of him before but he is funny, in a satirical way. He's an "everyman" just like you and me, who is curious. And it's his curiosity that draws us in. And sometimes he submits to stunts to help prove a science theory.
This episode will be of interest to animal and pet lovers, especially the first four segments: "Do Animals Know Right From Wrong?" Do rats have empathy? Does your dog have a guilt complex? You'll be surprised at the answers. The second section tries to explain how homing pigeons can find their way home when taken 200 miles and released. Different scientists have...
Love it!
I was hoping that this dvd was more about dogs but it turned out to be also about bees, rats. monkeys and other animals. It was a lovely DVD all in all I am happy I purchased it.
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