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Prairie dogs typically live in large colonies  and dig extensive underground systems of  burrows. If a predator approaches a colony, a  prairie dog who spots the predator will  sound a loud alarm that alerts the other  members of the colony, most of whom will  dive into the burrows and hide. The prairie  dog that sounds the alarm is however  drawing attention to itself and may be  attacked by the predator. Explain why this  behavior is often considered to be an  example of altruism in animals
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5 years ago Edited: 5 years ago, bio_man
It's sacrificial in nature. It's even in the Bible too:

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.

It ensures that the rest of the population survives while the first individual dies.

Review this answer, might help provide more insight.

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