Which Statement About Alarm Calling in Belding's Ground Squirrels Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about alarm calling in Belding's ground squirrels is false?

• A) Calling is more likely when relatives are nearby.
• B) Callers double their risk of being captured by a predator.
• C) Warning others with an alarm call is an altruistic behavior.
• D) Males are more likely than females to give alarm calls.
• E) Calling increases survival chances of relatives.

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