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Animal Play

As children we learn the most about life through play. The ability to play allows us to grow into well-ordered and highly social individuals who can adapt to different situations. But not only we, play animals. For a long time we considered the game of animals as different from the game of people. But now proven that there is no difference. Why animals have fun in game? What is the function of these energy consuming and often dangerous activities? This documentary investigates why play is so important for the development. By describing social and locomotor play and playing with objects in animals, reptiles and birds to mammals, its advantages are obvious. Finally, we get even more shocking evidence for the function of the game, by watching what happens in young animals that can not play. In a surprising parallel with humans, animals that can not take place in the play develop into dysfunctional adults, and even serial killers.

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  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
  • Created August 18, 2013 by
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  • Modified August 18, 2013 by
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Name Type Role
Keebe Kennedy Writer