Study: Bonobos Capable Of Human-Like Pretend Play

A study published in Science found that a bonobo named Kanzi could play along when researchers offered him invisible juice and grapes in a manner akin to a child's make-believe tea party, concluding that the primate could imagine and track the nonexistent objects being manipulated. What do you think?

Is Kanzi free to babysit next Friday night?"

Traci Sulock, Systems Analyst

Knowing which juice is imaginary could mean the difference between life or death at a jungle tea party."

Esteban Bravo, Volunteer Zookeeper

Do they also flip the table if I take the princess cup?"

Roger Ehle, Retired Florist

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