Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Predator warnings are signals given by animals to alert others of potential threats from predators.
Related terms
Alarm Calls: These are specific sounds made by animals intended to warn others about approaching danger - kind of like ringing an alarm bell in your community when there's a threat.
Predator-Prey Relationships: This refers to interactions between species where one species (the predator) hunts another (the prey). It’s similar to a game of cat-and-mouse; one chases while the other tries not getting caught!