Previously thought to be an exclusively human skill, knowing when a friend could use a clue appears to be a talent we share with our primate cousins.

Discover how bonobos showcase their remarkable theory of mind, recognizing when humans are unaware and communicating to help ...

Scientists say a new, never-before seen species of human ancestor roamed the Earth as recently as one million years ago.

The idiom “monkey see, monkey do” refers to someone copying an action without putting much thought into it. It literally lays the blame at a monkey’s feet, but a new study shows that bonobos will ...

A first-of-its-kind study suggests bonobos, like humans, can understand someone else’s lack of knowledge—and adjust their ...

Some great apes realize when a human partner doesn’t know something and are capable of communicating information to them to ...

When Townrow asked, "Where is the grape?" and waited ten seconds, the bonobos would often point to the correct cup, especially when he had not seen where the treat was hidden. In cases where Townrow ...

Apes don’t just act on instinct—they recognize when someone lacks information and actively help them out! In a controlled ...

Study finds that bonobos can sense gaps in another's knowledge A simple glance is often all it takes to judge whether or not someone we're talking to truly masters their subject -- an ability long ...

Baltimore, United States - 03, 2025 In a groundbreaking study, bonobos have proven they can spot when humans are out of the ...

Apes can tell when humans lack knowledge. They help by pointing to hidden treats. This suggests they understand others' ...

A cooperation experiment shows for the first time that animals, as well as people, are capable of communicating new ...