The raising on end of its short coarse hair is the very first reaction of a frightened aguti (Dasyproctaspp).
Specifically, the aguti is a shy, retiring rodent of Middle America, northern South America and the West Indies. It also is very fast and is known to give hunting dogs a merry chase. But some reason, it stops long enough to raise its hair on end before it takes off running!
He welcomes him at first but then becomes frightened
Running away with the tail held white underside up is the first reaction of a frightened white-tailed deer [Odocoileus virginianus]. One of the functions of the tail is communication among deer. The tail held upwards indicates alarm, danger, hide, run.
Andrea Aguti has written: 'La questione dell'ermeneutica in Karl Barth' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, Hermeneutics
He welcomes him at first but then becomes frightened.
Releasing foul odors, hissing while assuming the strike position or going limp may be the first reaction of the frightened European ringed snake (Natrix natrix).Which reaction plays out depends upon the particular threat and the particular situation. Specifically, the most frightening reaction is the assuming of the strike position of a venomous snake. This non-venomous European native manages to look quite intimidating even though its mouth stays closed throughout and even though there is no venom behind its bite.
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Raising both spiny hind legs and giving a swift, strong kick to the threatening source is the first reaction of a frightened giant weta insect ['Deinacrida spp']. Both reaction and appearance work to the giant weta's advantage. Specifically, the insect may reach an adult size of 4 inches [10 centimeters]. That figure just takes in the head, thorax and abdomen. The legs and the antennae each may add the equivalent in length to such already intimidating dimensions. Additionally, the hind legs are particularly strong and powerful.
The Canterville ghost was frightened because he could not frighten the Otis family.
Releasing foul odors, playing dead or hissing while assuming the strike position may be among the first reactions of a frightened European water snake (Natrix natrix).Which reaction is carried out tends to depend upon the particular threat and the particular situation. Specifically, the release of foul odors is quite a turn-off to the snake's predators. The odor of strong garlic is repulsive to such European water snake predators as birds, domestic cats and foxes.
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Robinson Crusoe is frightened by an earthquake when he is on the island for the first time, shortly after building his dwelling. The earthquake shakes the ground and causes him to fear for his safety and survival.
Running away while keeping the tail down is the first reaction of a frightened mule deer [Odocoileus hemionus]. One of the functions of the tail is communication among deer. Thus a mule deer with the tail kept down is communicating to other mule deer alarm, danger, escape, hide.A mule deer's tail is black-tipped. So when fleeing, the deer gives predators the impression of an escaping bull's-eye, because of the whiteness of the rump just above and to each side of the black-tipped tail.