A cat and a dog share a space in the barn. The cat gives birth to kittens in the dog's bed and then leaves them alone. Later, you notice that the kittens follow the dog around during the day. This is an example of which type of behavior?

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Imprinting is a form of learning in which a young animal acquires several of its behavioral characteristics from its parent or another object it is exposed to during a critical period shortly after birth. In this case, the kittens are following the dog, indicating they have imprinted on it.

A Cat and a Dog Share a Space in the Barn