It is difficult to assess evidence of both true imitation and teaching among non-human animals because:
A) it is difficult to determine whether a behavior was modeled or performed with intent.
B) other species have behaviors that are so dramatically different from humans that we cannot compare them.
C) much of the existing evidence is anecdotal and subject to anthropomorphism.
D) Both a and c are correct.

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The difficulty in assessing evidence of true imitation and teaching among non-human animals lies in determining the intent behind a behavior and the reliance on anecdotal evidence, which may lead to anthropomorphism.

It Is Difficult to Assess Evidence of Both True Imitation