DPhil student Sophie Berdugo took part in the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography and OxCo video showcase on 23 September 2021, premiering an animated video describing her research topic and area of study: Is animal learning the key to conservation? The full video is available on YouTube and can be viewed below.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/KKATGsfunsw
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