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https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/00000144-0a43-d3cb-a96c-7b4fab1e0000
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/goodness-sake/201610/animal-altruism
https://medium.com/health-and-biological-research-news/prairie-dog-chatter-the-science-behind-a-new-language-9144ace4114f

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I think the behavior as a whole is commendable because scarfing ones life or well-being a difficult decision. The question is, is this behavior specific to a species or is it specific to a personality type?

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Prairie dogs have different yelps for different predators (Hawk,Badger,coyote). As new predators are introduced new yelps must be developed. For instance, as humans further encroach on prairie dog habitat they have had to adapt a new set of calls.

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On several occasions Humpback whales have been observed risking their lives to save seals. Even to let the seal climb on to their backs to use as safe ground.

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When danger lurks, the prairie dog males fend for themselves, but the females look out for the community.

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Selflessness is a key factor in altruistic behavior. It is normal, almost expected for a mother or father to sacrifice their safety for their offspring, but some animals will do the same for the entire colony. For instance, prairie dog mothers have been known to draw attention to themselves when predators are near to allow the rest of the colony to escape. Putting oneself in harms way for the greater good of the group is typical of a altruistic animal.

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When one puts the group or another organism safety above their own; selfless