Scientists observe a group of apes eating ants by picking them up with their fingers as the ants leave their ant mound. One ape is seen using a stick with leaves and inserting the stick into
the ant mound. The ape then eats the ants off of the stick. After six months, the scientists come back and notice that all of the apes are now using sticks to harvest ants.
How has this behavior change impacted the apes?
The apes have a lower chance of survival because they can outcompete other animals for ants.
O The apes have a better chance of survival because they have more competition for food.
O The apes have a lower chance of survival because they have less branches for nesting.
O The apes have a better chance of survival because they have access to more food.