Stotting

Stotting is when animals like deer, gazelles or antelopes run and jump in a special way that shows predators they are strong, fast and healthy. They do this by jumping up high and kicking their legs out to the side. It's like when you show off your new toy to your friends by jumping up and down and waving it around.

When animals stot, they are trying to tell predators that they are not an easy catch. They are showing that they have enough energy and strength to jump around like that, so the predator won't want to chase them because they will waste their energy trying to catch something that's too hard to catch.

Overall, stotting is a cool way for animals to protect themselves from predators by showing off how strong and healthy they are!