At this second level of stress their movements are less aligned with the greater part of the herd. They are moving faster trying to reach safety and they shift directions more often. Emotional connections are still strong at this stage with animals darting between their young and the predator in attempts to decoy the danger away from their offspring. When the predator gets very close to one or two herd members these herd animals reach the third level of stress and the movement has no focus at all. No longer in control of the situation these animals in the greatest danger are changing directions chaotically.
Reaction times are quicker.
Emotions are extreme - anger and fear. Emotional connections are no longer strong as they forget their offspring under the stress of fending for their lives. No other individual exists in the mind but the dangerous enemy. Hearing is very alert in response to the sound of every growl, broken twig, footfall and breath from behind. Eyes are more sensitive and looking for any glimpse of movement or for the color of the predator as seen through peripheral vision during the chase.