Challenge of the Apes: Gorillas solve puzzles for treats at Howletts Wild Animal Park

3,064 views · Published 12 September 2011 · 0:37 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: The Aspinall Foundation · 2011 · Pets & Animals

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Puzzle boxes have been fitted to the outside of the western lowland gorilla enclosures and filled with various kinds of tasty nuts. The enrichment programme is designed to encourage mental stimulation as the apes work out how to retrieve the treats. 

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