I'd rank it as a quality piece because it provides some credible insight and a balanced perspective on the particular subject. It is a subject, however, that lends itself to greater subjectivity rather than objectivity. How do you go about factually reporting "shy and retiring?"

Great story with terrific implications for young learners! The opportunity abounds to take this story and turn it into the kinds of questions in a classroom that can provide a "threshold" event for students who may ultimately decide to pursue careers in science and research. For teachers, this is content well-worth adding to any discipline's curriculum.