Modern Technologies That Animals Can Enjoy Too (3 of 5)

Complex Video Games for Chimps

Chimps are just like us, in the sense that they also love to compete. In 2015, researchers dropped these clever apes into a virtual reality maze where they’d compete against kids. Despite having less practice time, the chimps kept getting better, and one remarkable 22-year-old chimp even outperformed everyone in the room. Unlike pigs, who are also very smart, these chimps were motivated by their natural curiosity and knack for problem-solving, not just the promise of rewards. Watch out for new stars on streaming sites like Twitch, because soon they’ll be beating you in Fortnight!

TV for Dolphins

In 2018, Florida marine biologists did the unthinkable: they started showing rescued dolphins TV shows and movies. Some of the dolphins were visibly annoyed with what was shown on the screen, while others were hooked. They loved the drama! This quirky experiment proved that, much like humans, dolphins have personal preferences, so potentially each of them would have different video recommendations on YouTube.