Can this endangered animal really tell when humans don’t know something?
New research seems to suggest bonobos could possess some form of theory of mind. But there's a bit more to it than that.
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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 ...
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These apes can tell when humans don’t know something, study finds
Kanzi, another bonobo involved in the research - Ape Initiative/Johns ... explaining that the study builds on previous ...
Bonobos challenge our perception of ape intelligence, research suggests
When Townrow asked, "Where is the grape?" and waited ten seconds, the bonobos would often point to the correct cup, especially when he had not seen where the treat was hidden. In cases where Townrow ...
Mind-Reading Bonobos Show They Know What You Miss
Apes don’t just act on instinct—they recognize when someone lacks information and actively help them out! In a controlled ...
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Study finds that bonobos can sense gaps in another's knowledge
Study finds that bonobos can sense gaps in another's knowledge A simple glance is often all it takes to judge whether or not someone we're talking to truly masters their subject -- an ability long ...
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Apes can tell when humans don’t know something
Apes can tell when humans lack knowledge. They help by pointing to hidden treats. This suggests they understand others' ...
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Bonobos recognize the ignorance of others, a trait once thought to be unique to humans
A cooperation experiment shows for the first time that animals, as well as people, are capable of communicating new ...
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Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn’t Know Something
An experiment shows that bonobos can understand when a human lacks knowledge and point them in the right direction ...
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Don't know something? Apes can tell
To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that demonstrated for the first time that apes will communicate unknown ...
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Bonobos Know When You’re Clueless — Their Theory of Mind Explains Why
The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the treats ...
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Apes Can Tell When You Don't Know Something
To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that demonstrated for the first ...