Alarm Call By Spotted Deer May 2026

Written by Rick Founds
Links to contributors: Rick Founds

This has been one of my favorite songs for years. I contacted Rick back in 2002 about collaborating, partly because I had sung this song so many times. The recording is from Rick's Praise Classics 2 CD. - Elton, September 12, 2009


Lyrics

Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I'm so glad You're in my life;
I'm so glad You came to save us.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I'm so glad You're in my life;
I'm so glad You came to save us.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.



Copyright © 1989 Maranatha Praise, Inc (used by permission)

Expert guides use these calls to track the movement of elusive predators during safaris. ⚡ The Full Alert Sequence

Often specifically triggered by the sight or scent of top-tier predators like Tigers , Leopards , or Dholes (wild dogs). 🦌 A Multi-Species Signal

Described as a short, high-pitched, and intense bark, the Chital’s alarm call is eerie and evocative, especially when echoing through the forest at night. Unlike other species that might call frequently for social reasons, a Spotted Deer's alarm is rarely a "false alarm". Short, sharp bursts.

Vocalizations are usually just one part of a larger defensive behavior. When a Chital suspects danger: Chital (spotted) deer alarm calls

The Spotted Deer does not just warn its own kind. In the intricate "secret language" of the jungle, many other species listen for these calls:

High-pitched to ensure it carries long distances through dense foliage.