Scientists believe that altruistic behavior has developed in certain populations because of kin selection. Which piece of evidence supports this belief?(1 point)

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A cuckoo bird hides its own eggs in the nest of another bird species
A cuckoo bird hides its own eggs in the nest of another bird species

A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks

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The piece of evidence that supports the belief in kin selection as a mechanism for altruistic behavior is:

A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.

This behavior demonstrates altruism because the meerkat is risking its own safety to help the offspring of a relative, which enhances the survival of shared genes.