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Cultural Trends in Animal Behavior

This chapter examines unusual mimicry behaviors in orcas and chimpanzees, such as orcas wearing salmon on their heads and chimps like Julie who popularized grass insertion in their ears. The speakers humorously speculate about these trends as reflections of cultural transmission among animals, likening them to human fashion phenomena. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of these behaviors for understanding societal trends and the impact of cultural expressions.

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