Chimpanzees and capuchins likely lack complex cultural repertoires in part because

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Chimpanzees and capuchins have complex social structures and are capable of learning from others, but their cultural repertoires are limited partly because once an individual learns a technique, they tend to stick with it, showing less variability and innovation in learned behaviors compared to species with more diverse cultural repertoires. This adherence to a single learned technique over exploration of alternative methods can limit the development and transmission of new cultural practices.

Chimpanzees and Capuchins Likely Lack Complex Cultural Repertoires in Part