Question

Why animals help their genetic relatives?

Answer 1

Answer:

Organisms without the gene are selfish—they keep all their food for themselves, and sometimes get handouts from the altruists. ... The gene causes an organism to behave in a way which reduces its own fitness but boosts the fitness of its relatives—who have a greater than average chance of carrying the gene themselves

Answer 2

Explanation:

Organisms without the gene are selfish—they keep all their food for themselves, and sometimes get handouts from the altruists. ... The gene causes an organism to behave in a way which reduces its own fitness but boosts the fitness of its relatives—who have a greater than average chance of carrying the gene themselves