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Do animals have culture?
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Expert Answer
Yes—animal culture (behaviors passed socially rather than genetically) is well-documented: chimpanzee tool use, whale song dialects, bird song variations, and dolphin foraging techniques. The debate centers on how similar animal culture is to human culture and where to draw the line.
Key Insight
Yes—animal culture (behaviors passed socially rather than genetically) is well-documented: chimpanzee tool use, whale song dialects, bird song variations, and dolphin foraging techniques.
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