Smithsonian Magazine20d
When Bonobos Know What You Don’t, They’ll Tell You. It’s a Sign of a Cognitive Ability Called ‘Theory of Mind’
A first-of-its-kind study suggests bonobos, like humans, can understand someone else’s lack of knowledge—and adjust their actions accordingly Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent If someone is ...
New Scientist22d
Bonobos can tell when they know something you don't
Bonobos are quick to help a person who doesn’t know what they know, a sign that they can deduce the mental states of others. The capacity to think about what others are thinking, known as theory ...
CNN19d
These apes can tell when humans don’t know something, study finds
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University studying bonobos found that they would point to where treats were hidden if they could see their human partner didn’t know where they were, according to ...
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Bonobos can recognize ignorance and help, a new ‘milestone’ in ape intelligence
Bonobos, one of humanity’s closest relatives, can tell when a human doesn’t know something and steps in to help — a cognitive ability never before identified in nonhuman apes, a study found.