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Nature  The Importance of Play

Animal play teaches animals about how things work, and the physics of the world. Details

 

Program: Nature

Episode: The Importance of Play

This web exclusive video looks at the benefits of engaging in animal play: illustrating how things work, the physics of the world, and what to do and what not to do.

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Duration: (1:13)
Premiere Date: 02/07/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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