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Old 09-30-2014, 11:00 AM   #1
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First evidence that reptiles can learn through imitation

New research has for the first time provided evidence that reptiles could be capable of social learning through imitation. The ability to acquire new skills through the ‘true imitation’ of others’ behavior is thought to be unique to humans and advanced primates, such as chimpanzees.



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Old 10-23-2014, 01:13 PM   #2
neilg
so now we know who our primates predecessors were imitating: DINOs

heck, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, aint it?.. so when will we go extinct too? =D
 

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