A self-serving response would be to keep quiet, and allow the predator to take one of the others, rather than make a noise that will draw its attention. To say that the ground squirrel does this because it relies on the others to do the same for it, is first of all, acknowledging that these creatures are capable of reasoning. An injured rabbit loudly cries out in pain for an extended period of time. Announcing that pain to everything within earshot, can only serve the purpose of warning others. Only humans have medical technology, and are actually able to assist others.
Bees are an excellent example of species awareness.
Any bee will sacrifice its life, without hesitation, in order to protect the hive. Species awareness provides for the ultimate in clan behavior. All lesser groups are merely insignificant components of the whole. Quotes from ancient literary works do not carry a copyright.