Scientists found prairie dog alarm calls vary with an intruder's size, shape and even shirt colour, revealing unexpectedly detailed communication
Prairie dog alarm calls convey specific predator characteristics, not just general danger. Researchers found these calls vary based on intruder shirt color. Gunnison's prairie dogs distinguish blue shirts from yellow ones. This suggests sophisticated animal communication beyond simple warning signals. These findings challenge assumptions about animal communication complexity.
Prairie dog alarm calls convey specific predator characteristics, not just general danger. Researchers found these calls vary based on intruder shirt color. Gunnison's prairie dogs distinguish blue shirts from yellow ones. This suggests sophisticated animal communication beyond simple warning signals. These findings challenge assumptions about animal communication complexity.
