Can chimpanzees and elephants solve problems by insight

Chimpanzees and elephants can suddenly work out a solution

When food was placed out of reach, chimpanzees and Asian elephants have been seen suddenly moving boxes into place and standing on them. Because they sometimes found the solution without slowly trying many different actions first, researchers have treated this as evidence of insight.

Bioluminescence becomes much more common in the deep ocean

2.5% near coasts vs 76% in the deep eastern Pacific

Only about 2.5% of organisms in coastal ocean habitats are estimated to make their own light. In the deep eastern Pacific, about 76% of the main animal groups include light-producing species.

Viruses can kill bacteria and feed other life

Some viruses in water infect bacteria and break the cells open. The material released from the dead bacteria becomes food and nutrients for other bacteria and algae. Viruses can therefore help recycle material through aquatic ecosystems.

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Can chimpanzees and elephants solve problems by insight

Chimpanzees and elephants can suddenly work out a solution

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