Do Apes Have a Theory of Mind
https://theness.com/neurologicablog/do-apes-have-a-theory-of-mind/
Understanding what goes on in the minds of animals is tough, especially when it comes to our closest relatives, the apes. A recent study focused on whether bonobos have a “theory of mind,” meaning they can understand what others know or don’t know. The researchers set up a game where bonobos pointed to a hidden treat more often when a human didn’t know where it was. This suggests that bonobos might grasp the concept of another’s ignorance, hinting at a basic form of theory of mind. While this isn’t the final answer, it nudges us closer to understanding the cognitive abilities of these social animals.
