Explanations of animal behaviour that rely solely on instinct would have difficulty interpreting the fact that mother chimpanzees show their young how to use stone tools to open nuts.

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Instinct refers to innate behaviors that do not require learning or teaching. The fact that mother chimpanzees teach their young to use tools suggests learned behavior, which cannot be fully explained by instinct alone.

Explanations of Animal Behaviour That Rely Solely on Instinct Would