A bonobo’s pretend tea party is rewriting what we know about imagination

A bonobo named Kanzi surprised scientists by successfully playing along in pretend tea party experiments, tracking imaginary juice and grapes as if they were real. He consistently pointed to the correct locations of pretend items, while still choosing real food when given the option. The results suggest that imagination may not be exclusive to humans after all.

A bonobo’s pretend tea party is rewriting what we know about imagination
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WHY THE HEN DOES NOT HAVE TEETH STORY BOOK

It’s an amazing story, composed out of imagination and rich with lessons. You’ll learn how to be morally upright, avoid immoral things, and understand how words can make or destroy peace and harmony.

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Why the Hen Does Not Have Teeth Story Book

WHY THE HEN DOES NOT HAVE TEETH STORY BOOK

It’s an amazing story, composed out of imagination and rich with lessons. You’ll learn how to be morally upright, avoid immoral things, and understand how words can make or destroy peace and harmony.

Click the image to get your copy!

Why the Hen Does Not Have Teeth Story Book

WHY THE HEN DOES NOT HAVE TEETH STORY BOOK

It’s an amazing story, composed out of imagination and rich with lessons. You’ll learn how to be morally upright, avoid immoral things, and understand how words can make or destroy peace and harmony.

Click the image to get your copy!

A bonobo named Kanzi surprised scientists by successfully playing along in pretend tea party experiments, tracking imaginary juice and grapes as if they were real. He consistently pointed to the correct locations of pretend items, while still choosing real food when given the option. The results suggest that imagination may not be exclusive to humans after all.

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