Have you ever locked eyes with a gorilla or a chimpanzee at a zoo and felt an electric jolt of recognition? You aren't just looking at another animal. You are looking into an evolutionary mirror.
They are losing their homes to rapid deforestation, industrial agriculture, and poaching. Have you ever locked eyes with a gorilla
: To have a sense of humor or to successfully trick someone, you need a "theory of mind"—the understanding that others have different thoughts than you do. Apes regularly practice tactical deception, like pretending they didn't see a hidden pile of fruit so other apes won't steal it. 🪞 3. Self-Awareness: The Mark of Intelligence Have you ever locked eyes with a gorilla