Apes can imagine too

Mongabay
Jun 22, 2026, 10:01 am74 ptsTrending
Turns out imagination is not unique to humans. A series of experiments has shown that a language-trained bonobo was able to distinguish real from fake objects and engage in pretend play. Scientists sat down for a “tea party” with Kanzi to understand how the ape would respond to make-believe scenarios. The…

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