‘Hobby Dogging’ Joins the ‘Therian’ Phenomenon: What’s the Explanation for Walking a Leash Without a Dog?
In Ecuador, a new trend called hobby dogging, which involves walking an imaginary dog, is gaining attention alongside the therian community.
Bonobo Plays Pretend Like Children, Research Claims
Research suggests that bonobos may possess the ability to use imagination and engage in pretend play, similar to human children.
A study shows that monkeys can play tea with imaginary water: "It's exciting"
A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that bonobos can engage in imaginative play, such as pretending to make tea with imaginary water, an ability previously thought unique to humans.