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Chimpanzees that view other chimps performing an action for a reward (such as opening a certain door) have been found to successfully repeat that action on their first try, suggesting emulation of previously viewed behaviors and understanding of cause and effect.
[Proceedings of the Royal Society B] via [BBC News], [image]
In a recent study examining apes’ awareness of their knowledge of situations, when apes of different species were directly shown which of two tubes contained a reward, they chose that tube without delay when given the chance to have one, but when apes were unsure which tube held a reward, they examined their options before grabbing their choice.
[Animal Cognition] via [PhysOrg], [image by Josep Call]
Among tropical sweat bees, queen bees who rule over a hive have been found to have larger brain areas utilized for learning and memory than do their direct genetic descendants that are workers or queens that lead solitary lives.
[Proceedings of the Royal Society B] via [NewScientist], [image by Adam Smith]
For the last year, despite repeated attempts by professional hunters to tranquilize and capture it, a lone rhesus monkey has been spotted roaming the Tampa Bay area. Locals have reported seeing him relaxing in trees, lounging near backyard pools, and even looking both ways before crossing the street, and his antics have won him fame both amidst the mass media and on Facebook.
[NY Daily News], [image by Renee Barth/AP/St. Petersburg Times]
