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Alarm calling, a possible example of kin selection.

Alarm calling, a possible example of kin selection.
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Description: This Belding's ground squirrel sentry is emitting an alarm call to warn other individuals, which are often close kin, of the presence of a predator. It is believed that by doing so, the sentry draws attention away from the others but becomes an easier target itself.
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