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Stotting: The Psychology Behind the Predator Signal

Stotting: The Psychology Behind the Predator Signal

STOTTING: An Ethological Anti-Predator Display Introduction and Core Definition of Stotting Stotting, also known as pronking, is a distinctive and highly formalized form of locomotion primarily exhibited by certain species of ungulates, including various gazelles, antelopes, and deer. At its core, stotting is defined as a specific hopping gait characterized by the animal simultaneously lifting […]

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