Zoo Life Supercharges Orangutan Curiosity and Exploration
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 ...
