January | February 2009
What Are You Thinking?
At the Smithsonian National Zoo's Think Tank, researchers study the primate mind. Understanding how apes think teaches us about our own intelligence.
Brainy Bonnie
Lessons From the Arctic
A high school student journeys to the tundra to learn about polar bears and how they relate to our global health.
Mixing It Up
Animals at the Zoo receive stimulating "enrichment" activities to keep their minds and bodies well.