Which of the following statements is correct regarding vervet monkey alarm calls?
A)They make alarm calls to signal the location of food.
B)There is no distinction between any alarm calls.
C)Each alarm call communicates specific information about type of predator and where it is located.
D)Each alarm call communicates specific information about type of predator and when it will arrive.
E)Vervet youngsters appear to learn these calls instinctually without parental involvement.

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Each alarm call of the vervet monkeys communicates specific information about the type of predator and where it is located. Studies have shown that vervet monkeys have distinct alarm calls for different predators like eagles, leopards, and snakes, and they react differently to these calls depending on the type of predator.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Vervet Monkey