How do the language abilities of bonobos used in recent studies differ from those of the common chimpanzees used in earlier studies?

A) Bonobos communicate only with each other, not with people.
B) The common chimps were better at making original, creative requests.
C) Bonobos are more likely to use symbols to describe objects they are not requesting.
D) The common chimps showed a better understanding of spoken language.

Language Abilities

The capacity to acquire and use complex systems of communication, particularly the human ability to do so.

Bonobos

A species of great ape known for its matriarchal societies, peaceful behavior, and sexual dimorphism, residing primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Common Chimpanzees

A species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa, known for their complex social structures and behaviors.