Complex sentence: Therefore, individuals that are able to capitalize on other individuals' self-acquired information through observation of knowledgeable individuals may experience a fitness benefit; however, because social learning relies on the actions of others rather than direct contact, it can be unreliable.
Split into simpler sentences: Therefore, individuals that are able to capitalize on other individuals' self-acquired information through observation of knowledgeable individuals may experience a fitness benefit. However, because social learning relies on the actions of others rather than direct contact, it can be unreliable.