What helps lions solve puzzles that leopards and tigers can’t?
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According to Scientific American, 11 lions were able to solve a rope-pulling puzzle that rewarded them with meat. However, only seven were able to do it themselves, while the mother four learned from watching the others. Researchers consider this social intelligence their advantage over tigers and leopards, which are typically solitary animals.
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What helps lions solve puzzles that leopards and tigers can’t?
- They care more about the puzzles than other cats
- They’re just inherently smarter
- They’re better at intimidating scientists into accepting their answers
- Their ability to learn from other lions
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