Bonobos have shown greater progress in language development than any of the other apes in previous language-training studies. One possible explanation for their success is that their training

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Starting language training early in life and using imitation as a primary teaching method aligns with how bonobos learn in the wild, where they acquire new skills through social learning and imitation of adults. This may have contributed to their success in language development. The use of rewards and positive reinforcement may have also played a role, but it is not emphasized as the main reason for their progress. Classical conditioning and Pavlov's theories are not directly applicable to language training and have not been shown to be successful in teaching language to apes.

Bonobos Have Shown Greater Progress in Language Development Than Any