Newly hatched goslings and ducklings rapidly learn to treat any animal they see shortly after hatching as their mother. This is called filial _____ and is an adaptive behavior.

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The behavior described is filial imprinting, which is the rapid learning of a social attachment to the first moving object seen after hatching or birth. This behavior is adaptive because it allows young animals to quickly bond with and follow their mother, increasing their chances of survival.

Newly Hatched Goslings and Ducklings Rapidly Learn to Treat Any