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LUKAS MAVERICK GREYSON
HILARY WHITROCK—500PX/ GETTY IMAGES
conservation noun: the preserva-
tion and protection of something
sanctuary noun: a safe place
(^4) TIME FOR KIDS November 12, 2021
ON DISPLAY People watch Happy the elephant from the
monorail at the Bronx Zoo, in New York City.
SPEAKING OUT A crowd gathers at the Bronx Zoo to
call for Happy’s release to an elephant sanctuary.
BRAINIACS O c t o p u s e s , f o u n d i n m a n y a q u a r i u m s , c a n b e
c l e v e r e n o u g h t o e s c a p e f r o m t h e i r t a n k s.
SEA CHANGE Killer whales have long entertained people at
marine parks. But the animals don’t thrive in captivity.
MIRROR IMAGE Studies show that
dolphins can recognize themselves.
T h i s i s s i g n o f h i g h i n t e l l i g e n c e.