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

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

New research has revealed that bonobos and chimps can recognize when humans don’t know something, a skill once thought to be ...

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

The bonobo could have the treat if Townrow could find it. Apes eagerly pointed out the location of treats to humans who didn't know where they were. Credit: Johns Hopkins University Whether or not ...

A new study has shown that bonobos, the ape closest to humans, can teach their human partners the location of a snack that only they know. This seemingly simple study has been praised for ...

A first-of-its-kind study suggests bonobos, like humans, can understand someone else’s lack of knowledge—and adjust their actions accordingly Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent If someone is ...

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University studying bonobos found that they would point to where treats were hidden if they could see their human partner didn’t know where they were, according to ...

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