Suppose a lion is hunting a herd of springbok. As the lion gets closer to the herd, the springbok would most likely
A) attempt to blend in to their surroundings to hide from the lion.
B) begin stotting as a signal to the lion.
C) begin to cover themselves in feces to deter the lion from eating them.
D) lie down on the ground and play dead because lions don't eat carrion.

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Springboks are known to perform a behavior called "stotting" or "pronking," which involves jumping high into the air. This is believed to signal to predators like lions that they are fit and not worth chasing.

Suppose a Lion Is Hunting a Herd of Springbok