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Assertion principle

Lessons from Springbok

Leap the warning.

Pronking Signal Leap

Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) featured animal image on AnimalDex

Core lesson

A body can speak before danger has to touch it.

Biological basis

Springboks perform high stiff-legged leaps called pronking or stotting, often associated with alarm, display, social signaling, or showing vigor in open grasslands.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

AssertionConfidenceWarningVigorSignaling strength

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