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We're not talking about natural selection, we're talking about actual learning(crow article), and discussing if other animals have that ability. I understand ho
by overcast 9y ago
We're not talking about natural selection, we're talking about actual learning(crow article), and discussing if other animals have that ability. I understand how evolution works.
- AbrahamParangi 9y agoI believe the commenter you were responding to was referring to the "learning" traits of populations by means of selection.
- goldenkey 9y agoI don't think so, the commenter was saying that a snake that avoided toads by way of its genetics, would be more fit, and thus reproduce more snakes that avoid toads. Genetics can affect instincts so this is not far fetched. But yes, learning genes would be much more apt and effective over a larger obstacle course. It is tough to see how a snake is going to develop a neocortex though.