Fruit-loving lemurs score higher on spatial memory tests
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 06:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Food-finding tests in five lemur species show fruit-eaters may have better spatial memory than lemurs with a more varied diet. The results support the idea that relying on foods that are seasonally available and far-flung gives a competitive edge to individuals with certain cognitive abilities -- such as remembering where the goodies are.