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Human and Orangutan Plays Catch at Bali Zoo

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Author Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Orangutan Plays Catch
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During a visit to a zoo in Bali a tourist named Vitaly R. experienced a cool interaction with an orangutan – they played catch.

To his surprise, the orangutan plays catch with him by tossing a treat back and forth. 

A Playful Reciprocity

The video shows a cute game of catch between Vitaly and the orangutan.

Further, this back-and-forth exchange of treats is demonstrating the orangutan’s ability to engage in reciprocal social interactions. 

Such behavior is a testament to these primates’ complex mind abilities. 

The interaction provides a glimpse into the potential for meaningful connections across species.

Insight into Orangutan Intelligence

Orangutans are among the most intelligent non-human primates. 

They possess great cognitive abilities. Such as memory, problem-solving, and complex tools. 

This exchange with Vitaly vividly illustrates their capacity for emotional expression and social engagement.

In a zoo environment, orangutans often show high interest in their human visitor. 

This incident highlights how orangutans can understand the concept of giving and receiving.

The Video

“Clever Orangutan Makes a Fair Trade With Human”. Source: Youtube. Upload: Rumble Viral.

Let me know what you thought of the video of the Orangutan Playing Catch in the comments!

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