As a result, in these vast seascapes many large predators have evolved to excel at two things: first, ensuring that potential ...

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 ...

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 ...

An impala runs away from a cheetah. Valerio Ferraro / REDA&CO / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Survival of the fittest often means survival of the fastest. But fastest doesn’t necessarily ...

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 ...