You Observe a Chimpanzee Using a Stick to Dig Termites

question 53

Multiple Choice

You observe a chimpanzee using a stick to dig termites from a nest. How could you determine if this digging behavior is learned or innate?

• A)Take the stick away and see if the chimp picks up another one.
• B)Show the chimp termite mounds of different sizes and see which one he or she chooses for digging.
• C)Provide the chimp with lots of different foods and see if he or she still digs for termites.
• D)Raise chimps in isolation from other chimps and see if the chimps still exhibit the behavior.
• E)Raise chimps in groups and see if the chimps still exhibit the behavior.

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Definitions:

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Ex Situ Conservation

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