Developmental trajectories of cognitive traits in meerkats match socio-ecological demands
Tommaso Saccà, Elisa Protopapa, Adrian V. Jaeggi, Sofia Forss
This study tracks cognitive trait development in meerkats, finding trait-specific developmental rates and individual variation, with physical problem-solving showing consistency linked to ecological demands.
bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition