A Squirrel Is Born and Raised in Captivity

question 69

Multiple Choice

A squirrel is born and raised in captivity.Once released into the wild, it immediately begins to bury nuts.This is an example of:

• A) direct fitness.
• B) learning.
• C) proximate causes.
• D) ultimate causes.
• E) habituation.

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