The whooping cranes were on the verge of extinction with only 21 individuals in wild in 1941. After conservation measures, the cranes are now included in the endangered category by IUCN. The highlight of the conservation effort is the reintroduction of the whooping cranes in wild. This was possible due to raising of the young cranes in absence of their parents by biologists dressed in crane costumes. Aircraft Guided bird migration technique was used for teaching the captive-bred cranes to follow the scientists to learn the migratory route. What type of animal behaviour might be responsible for these captive bred cranes to follow the crane costume dressed scientists?

Options

A. Cognitive learning
B. Habituation
C. Operant conditioning
D. Genetic Imprinting

Answer

A

Explanation

The factor responsible is cognitive learning.