From the Depths
A Creature of Nightmares Fishing With Light
Burning With Cold Fire
What Illuminates Without Consuming Itself?
Let it Glow
Welcome to Season 8: Bioluminescence
Brain Games
The Role of Play in Brain Physiology
I Want to Hold Your Arms
When All You Have is Object Play
Pawsitive Reinforcement
Social Play in Not-So-Social Animals
Shellebrate Good Times
A Turtle at Play?
Polly Want a Playmate
The Dire Consequences of a Lack of Play
Man’s Best Friends
Domestic pets also exhibit play behavior, much of it passed down from their wild ancestors. Even though their survival needs are met mainly by their human owners, play still helps in the development of social and motor skills for them.
Playing with a Porpoise
Dolphins are another highly intelligent group of species that are well known for their playful behavior, even with other species. However, it is important to remember that they are wild animals and can harm others even without malicious intent. They are not pets and should be treated with respect.