"Social Learning in Bees and Chimpanzees: Passing on Problem-Solving Skills"
Two studies have shown that bumblebees and chimpanzees are capable of learning complex skills from their peers, challenging the notion that this ability is unique to humans. The research demonstrated that these animals can pass on skills that no individual could have mastered alone, suggesting the presence of cumulative culture in non-human species. The findings have significant implications for our understanding of animal cognition and the evolution of culture.
