"The Unique Human Trait: Sense of Order Sets Us Apart from Animals"

A new study published in the journal PLoS ONE suggests that the ability to recognize and remember sequential information is likely unique to humans. The study tested the memory abilities of bonobos, one of humans' closest relatives, and found that they struggled to learn the order of stimuli. In contrast, humans were able to quickly distinguish between short sequences. The findings support the hypothesis that the ability to remember and process sequences evolved in humans, contributing to language, planning ability, and sequential thinking.