Alarm Calling Evolution

Population Size

Relatedness (r)

0.25

Call Cost (Predator Attraction)

10%

Benefit to Kin

40%

Predator Attack Rate

5/100 ticks

Reciprocity Strength

30%

False Alarm Rate

Caller Strategy Evolution

Caller Frequency

Silent Frequency

Honest Calls

Avg Fitness

The Watchful Babbler Game: Alarm calls evolve when rB > C (Hamilton's rule). Callers risk attracting predators but benefit kin. Honest signals work when vigilance correlates with escape probability (Bergstrom & Lachmann).

Foraging Arena (Predator Attacks)

Strategy Frequency Over Time

Hamilton's Rule Analysis (rB vs C)

Call Honesty & Manipulation