"a deer stamping its front hoof isn’t just nervous—it’s sending a coded alert that travels through the ground faster than sound moves through air. The vibration pattern tells other deer whether to freeze, flee, or keep grazing.
Substrate vibrations move through soil and leaf litter at different speeds depending on moisture content. Deer adjust the rhythm and force of their stamps to match conditions, ensuring the signal reaches its intended range..."
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