Semi-Feral Ponies ‘Read’ Letters for Treats
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
July 27, 2023
The ponies in this research group learned to distinguish between 5 letters and select them on a touch screen.
The ponies in this research group learned to distinguish between 5 letters and select them on a touch screen.
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