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Aug 2024
48m 20s

What Your Brain Does in an Emergency & S...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Are dogs color blind? Many people believe so, but they are not. They do see color but not the way we do. This episode begins with a look at what colors they can and can’t see and why it is important. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/200810/can-dogs-see-colors How you will react in an emergency or disaster is hard to predict. Yet how pe ... Show More
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