What is the type of behaviour shown by ducklings in the given picture?

Instinct

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Imprinting

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Conditioning

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Imitation

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Solution

The correct option is B Imprinting
$∙$ Imprinting is a type of animal behaviour which is an automatic learning.
$∙$ Chickens and ducklings are able to walk almost immediately after hatching from the egg.
$∙$ Ducklings will follow the first moving object they meet after hatching and treat it as their mother.
$∙$ They follow their mother for food and protection.

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