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Fallback principle

Lessons from Waterbuck

Keep water near.

Reedside Water Refuge

Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) featured animal image on AnimalDex

Core lesson

A strong plan keeps a second path close.

Biological basis

Waterbuck are antelopes associated with water and reedbeds, often using nearby water, cover, and strong bodies as part of their predator-avoidance strategy.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

Fallback plansSafetyPreparednessRefugeStrategic positioning

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