Most Mammals and Birds Attain Appropriate Behaviors Matched to Their

Question

Most mammals and birds attain appropriate behaviors matched to their environment through
A) personal experience.
B) information passed on from other individuals.
C) information encoded in their genes.
D) a combination of innate, genetic behaviors and personal experience.

Accepted Answer

Most mammals and birds develop appropriate behaviors through a combination of innate, genetic behaviors and personal experience. While they have some genetically encoded behaviors, they also learn through trial and error and observation. By combining these two approaches, they can adapt to their environment and survive in a wide range of ecological niches.