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How Environmental Enrichment Affects Cognitive Development in Captive Great Apes

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Captive great apes housed in enriched environments show measurable cognitive improvements, such as better performance on problem-solving tasks and increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus, compared to those in barren enclosures.

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You've seen apes in zoos—some seem to stare blankly, while others eagerly solve puzzles for treats. Why does their environment make such a difference?