What are animals thinking?

By dr. dolittle on November 7, 2012.

I know what I'm doing tonight! I just heard about a special called "What Are Animals Thinking" that will be airing tonight on NOVA ScienceNOW. To check local listings, click here.

Watch What Are Animals Thinking? Preview on PBS. See more from NOVA scienceNOW.

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Damn - got me interested. BUT it aired last week on the 7th, and also they are now Wednesday, not Monday. But thanks for the link anyway ...

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