Articles for tag: cognitive development, conservation, Orangutans, primate behavior, zoo enrichment

Bornean Orangutan

Zoo Life Supercharges Orangutan Curiosity and Exploration

April Joy Jovita

A groundbreaking study reveals that orangutans living in zoos engage in more frequent and complex object exploration than their wild counterparts. By analyzing over 12,000 instances of exploratory object manipulation (EOM), researchers found that zoo environments foster greater curiosity and problem-solving behaviors in orangutans. Comparing Wild and Zoo-House Orangutans The study, conducted at the Suaq ...

What Happens to Our Brains When We Learn a New Language?

What Happens to Our Brains When We Learn a New Language?

Jan Otte

Ever wondered why learning a new language feels both exhilarating and exhausting at the same time? Your brain is essentially rewiring itself while you’re struggling with verb conjugations and pronunciation. It’s not just about memorizing vocabulary lists or mastering grammar rules. Something far more profound is happening beneath the surface. Your brain is physically changing, ...

What Happens in Your Brain When You Learn Something New?

What Happens in Your Brain When You Learn Something New?

Jan Otte

Your brain is constantly buzzing with nearly unfathomable activity every moment of your life. The brain has 86 billion neurons, which are each connected to 10,000 others. These connections are the foundation of everything you learn and remember. On any given day, you process vast amounts of sensory information through your various senses. By understanding ...