Researchers at the University of Wyoming tested the problem-solving abilities of carnivores like meerkats, bears, weasels and otters. So which animal group did the best and why? Find out in this 2016 episode of ScienceTake. Spoiler alert: it has to do with relative brain size.
Read the story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/26/science/some-carnivores-are-better-than-others-at-unlocking-dinner.html
Every week, ScienceTake answers questions like how monkeys teach manners, elephants show empathy and ants imitate water. Tune in Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
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