Episode 56: Joshua Plotnik, Department of Psychology, Hunter College, City University of New York
In the latest episode of the Gatty Lecture Rewind, Michael talks with Professor Joshua Plotnik, Assistant Professor at Hunter College, about the intelligence and cognitive abilities of elephants and how research into elephants cognitive abilities can be used to enhance conservation and efforts via education, for Asian elephants and their habitats, such as those in Thailand. Research & lecture summary: 02:00 Advice for researchers and book recommendations: 27:46 Joshua Plotnik's Top Recommendations: Elephants by Hannah Mumby (link) Elephant Bill by J.H. Williams (link)
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