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Bonobos Reveal Human-Like Insight in Clever Experiments

2/6/2025

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Bonobos at Johns Hopkins University have showcased their remarkable cognitive abilities by recognizing when humans are uninformed. In a series of experiments, these intelligent apes pointed out hidden treats, revealing a shared "theory of mind" that hints at the evolution of social intelligence. This discovery deepens our understanding of the bond between humans and our primate relatives.

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Bonobos at Johns Hopkins University have showcased their remarkable cognitive abilities by recognizing when humans are uninformed. In a series of experiments, these intelligent apes pointed out hidden treats, revealing a shared "theory of mind" that hints at the evolution of social intelligence. This discovery deepens our understanding of the bond between humans and our primate relatives.