Functional response describes the relationship between prey density and the rate at which a predator consumes prey, forming a key concept in understanding predator–prey interactions. It encompasses ...

A new study documents the complex interactions between cougars and gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park and finds their ...

Mathematical modelling has long provided critical insights into the complex interactions between predators and their prey. Traditional approaches, such as the Lotka–Volterra model, lay the foundation ...

Animal survival depends on effective attack and defense strategies, yet how these behaviors arise remains unclear. Addressing ...

Researchers have discovered the oldest known example of a predator-prey “arms race,” based on their study of ancient fossils. This ancient predator-prey relationship took place 517 million years ago ...

In the wild, every hunt is a mix of instinct, strategy, and opportunity. Predators don’t attack at random, they carefully assess their surroundings, weighing which prey offers the best chance of ...