Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn’t Know Something

In a new study led out of Johns Hopkins University, researchers found that bonobos demonstrated a remarkable ability to infer someone’s ignorance and actively communicate to help them choose the correct cup hiding a tasty treat. The experiment showcased the bonobos’ adept understanding of theory of mind, reflecting their capacity to recognize and address the knowledge gaps of their human partners. This study adds compelling evidence to the notion that bonobos, among humans’ closest evolutionary cousins, possess advanced cognitive capabilities for social interaction and cooperation. (Scientific American)