An experiment shows that bonobos can understand when a human lacks knowledge and point them in the right direction ...

The bonobo, named Teco, who tended to point at the food a lot in all circumstances, also reminded us of another caution: ...

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

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

New research seems to suggest bonobos could possess some form of theory of mind. But there's a bit more to it than that.

To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that ...

Bonobos are similar to chimpanzees but can be recognized by their longer limbs, pinker lips, darker faces, and a tuft of hair ...

The study provides clear evidence that apes can intuit another's ignorance, a trait once thought uniquely human.

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

The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the treats ...

Working out how smart or intelligent your partner is, in any given task, is a tricky skill at the best of times. This type of ...

Recognising that someone lacks information you possess is key for effective communication and cooperation, and bonobos seem ...