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Do animals grieve? Do they have language or consciousness? For a long time, scientists resisted the urge to look for human qualities in animals. This hour, TED speakers explore how that is changing.

Barbara King: Do Animals Grieve?

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Barbara King: Do Animals Grieve?

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Barbara King: Do Animals Grieve?

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Frans de Waal: What Qualities Make A Good Leader ... In Chimpanzees?

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Frans de Waal: What Qualities Make A Good Leader ... In Chimpanzees?

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Frans de Waal: What Qualities Make A Good Leader ... In Chimpanzees?

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