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A. Describe some examples of learned behavior and cultural traditions among primates.

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A. Describe some examples of learned behavior and cultural traditions among primates
Primates use learned behavior to adapt better to the environment. One example is the
ursine bear in Asia. This omnivorous species feeds on various foods, such as grass, roots, and
insects. The bears have developed a certain gait that allows them to forage for food more
efficiently. This gait can be learned by other bears, who then adopt it even if they are not from
the same family or clan. This learned behavior can be considered a cultural tradition because it is
shared by a group of bears that shares a common bond (Watson et al., 2018).
Another example is the spider monkeys found in Central America. These monkeys are
highly social and live in well-defined communities with several males and a single or few
females. They also have a different call for each female, used by males to attract mates during
the mating season. They learn this call by rote from the adults who use it to attract mates. In
these cultures, juveniles and adults have developed a particular behavior. The behavior is t...


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