Imitation is a somewhat nebulous concept. For some, it is a technique in which a bystander saves time and energy by copying another creature's answer to a problem.
Others consider it one of their most sophisticated cognitive abilities: the observer gathers knowledge about new approaches while making conclusions about the effectiveness of the observed methods, the situation's restrictions, and the animal's objectives and aims.
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