Pigs solve a cooperative task without showing a clear understanding of the need for a partner
Abstract Many animal species engage in cooperation, whereby they act together, typically to achieve a common goal. Domestic pigs were recently shown to lift a log together in pairs in the joint log-lift (JLL) task to access food treats. However, it is not yet clear whether pigs understand that they...
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| Main Authors: | Jim McGetrick, Kimberly Brosche, Clémence Nanchen, Jean-Loup Rault |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-02-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84529-3 |
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