Animals at Play
★ 10 · 2019 · 59m · Documentary
Young animals love nothing more than play. But science is now revealing the astonishing benefits animals gain from it. This series uncovers the secrets behind their games.
Episodes
1. The Power of Play59m · Young animals love playing. But is it all for fun? New research reveals that play is at the heart of almost everything an animal learns, and some unexpected species are at it.
2. Playing Together59m · Some animals love nothing more than group games. But are they just for fun? This film uncovers the astonishing benefits they gain from playing together.More Like This
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