Even turtles need recess: Many animals -- not just dogs, cats, and monkeys -- need a little play time

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 15:31 in Biology & Nature

Seeing a child or a dog play is not a foreign sight. But what about a turtle or even a wasp? Apparently, they play, too. New psychology research defines "play" in people and also in species not previously thought capable of play, such as fish, reptiles and invertebrates.

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