According to your textbook, which of the following is true about animals teaching other members of their species?
A) Researchers have observed members of several different species transmitting new behaviors to others through imitation.
B) Humans are the only species known to transmit information through demonstration and imitation.
C) Several animals can imitate behaviors demonstrated by humans, but they cannot learn new behaviors from members of their own species.
D) Only primates are capable of imitation; hence the phrase "monkey see, monkey do."
Answer: A
Rationale: Several examples given in the textbook support the idea that animals can teach new behaviors to others of their species. For example, mother killer whales appear to show their offspring how to beach themselves, a behavior that is needed to feed on seals that congregate along the shoreline.
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