The success of the Minecraft film and the game's popularity in 2025 has also extended to research involving bonobos. At the Ape Cognition & Conservation Initiative in Iowa, two bonobos, Kanzi and Teko, learned to play Minecraft, demonstrating remarkable cognitive abilities. They communicated through lexigrams, and Kanzi utilized a reward system to play the game effectively. Following Kanzi's recent passing, the ACCI faces uncertain funding, but they remain committed to advancing understanding of bonobos and their relation to humans, according to director Jared Taglialatela.
"It was actually Teko who had the kill shot on the Ender Dragon."
"Kanzi was rewarded for mining with some of his favorite snacks."
"Here in central Iowa, we're discovering so much about the species closest to us."
"The future of their studies is currently in question while facing the potential loss of government funding."
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