| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970874 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We tested innovative problem solving in wild meerkats with three novel foraging tasks. ⺠Juveniles were most likely to interact with tasks but were rarely successful. ⺠Subordinate adults were most likely to solve tasks. ⺠Solvers learned to inhibit ineffective responses but did not generalise across tasks. ⺠Persistence and simple learning processes may suffice to generate innovations.
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Authors
Alex Thornton, Jamie Samson,