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Animals Solving Puzzles, Culture

Monkeys Solve Split Team Puzzle

David Spira

31 October 2020

1–2 minutes

Capuchin monkey looking on at a question mark on a stick.

A pair of capuchin monkeys were split into two rooms, each with half of their puzzle… and a prisoner’s dilemma twist.

I have absolutely looked on in a split-team game with bewildered frustration like Vulcan.

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David Spira

Co-Founder of Room Escape Artist & Co-Host of Reality Escape Pod. David conceived of Room Escape Artist because he saw the potential of this new entertainment medium back in 2014. From the start, he applied his professional skills as a digital experience designer to the burgeoning industry of escape rooms. David is full of ideas: from in-depth research pieces to new content types… like cute animals solving puzzles. He is always pushing REA to try new things, take risks, and be something more.