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    Altruism Is a Problem for the Theory of Evolution by Natural
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Altruism Is a Problem for the Theory of Evolution by Natural

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Altruism is a problem for the theory of evolution by natural selection. Why? Explain how Hamilton's and Trivers' ideas helped resolve this problem. Can you think of any examples of altruistic behavior that are still left unexplained?

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