Zoo life sparks greater curiosity, creativity in Orangutans: Study
A new study found that life in captivity alters how Sumatran orangutans interact with their surroundings. The researchers observed 51 orangutans in age ranging from 6 months to 76 years. While wild orangutans mostly examined natural materials such as leaves, their zoo counterparts interacted with many enrichment items like plastic toys and puzzles designed to stimulate problem-solving skills.