A new study highlights that some bonobos can deduce what humans know about food location, suggesting they possess a form of 'theory of mind'. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, involved bonobos responding in a way that tailored their communication depending on human awareness. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conducted the study with three male bonobos, illustrating that these animals may share cognitive abilities previously thought to be unique to humans, thereby expanding the understanding of animal intelligence and communication.
"We found evidence that they are tailoring their communication based on what I know." - Luke Townrow, highlighting the bonobo's ability to understand human awareness.
"It's always a challenge for us, that animals don't speak, so we can't just ask them what they're thinking..." - Chris Krupenye, emphasizing the significance of creative experimental designs.
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