Freely foraging macaques value information in ambiguous terrains
Neda Shahidi, Zurna Ahmed, Yuliya Badayeva, Irene Lacal, Alexander Gail
This study shows macaques use information-seeking as part of their foraging strategy in ambiguous terrains, with individual differences in preference for information, reward, or proximity.
Scientific Reports · Jan 7, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition