Who taught beavers to build dams?
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Instinct vs. Learning: A Behavioral Exploration
This chapter examines the interplay between innate and learned behaviors, highlighting classic experiments with ring doves and rats to illustrate these concepts. It challenges traditional views of instinct by arguing that fundamental behaviors are shaped by both genetics and environmental influences. The discussion critiques historical assumptions in biology, emphasizing the importance of a nuanced understanding of behavior that transcends binary classifications.
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