Bonobos can play make-believe much like children, study suggests
An ape was able to identify the location of imaginary objects in pretend scenarios, researchers findWhether it’s playing at being doctors or hosting a toy’s tea party, children are adept at engaging in make-believe – now researchers say bonobos can do it too.While there have been anecdotal...
<p>An ape was able to identify the location of imaginary objects in pretend scenarios, researchers find<br><br></p><p>Whether it’s playing at being doctors or hosting a toy’s tea party, children are adept at engaging in make-believe – now researchers say bonobos can do it too.</p><p>While there have been anecdotal reports of apes using imaginary objects, including apparently dragging pretend blocks across the floor, experts say it is possible such instances have other explanations.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/feb/05/bonobos-animal-behaviour-study-engage-make-believe">Continue reading...</a>
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