Predator-Prey Strategies

Predators who actively hunt and capture prey using energy-intensive methods. They often target the weakest prey for easier capture.

Predator species that conserve energy by waiting for prey to come to them. They often have a wide range of prey types.

Predators that specialize in hunting a limited number of prey species, usually just one. This allows them to develop highly efficient methods for catching their preferred targets.

Predators that have a significant impact on the population size of their prey, controlling their numbers.

Predators whose impact on their prey populations is minimal.

The interaction between predator and prey populations where their size fluctuates in response to each other.

The ability of a predator to adapt and successfully hunt a variety of prey species.

The way a predator chooses its prey, often targeting weak or vulnerable individuals.

A predator that eats a wide variety of prey items, not specializing in any one type.

The abundance of a generalist predator's population can be controlled by other factors besides prey abundance. These factors might include territory availability, climate, or resources.

The abundance of a specialist predator's population is strongly influenced by the availability of their specific prey.

Both predator and prey populations can fluctuate over time, with the predator's population often lagging behind changes in the prey population.

Different predator species share the same environment by specializing in different types of prey, reducing competition and ensuring survival.

The ability of a predator to catch specific prey types based on its size and hunting techniques.

The ability of prey species to avoid being caught by predators, ensuring their survival.

When prey animals live in groups, they gain the advantage of increased vigilance, making it harder for predators to single out individuals.

Prey animals in a group can work together to drive away or confuse a predator, increasing their chances of survival.

Prey animals like zebra, wildebeest, and antelope have different strengths when it comes to detecting predators, making their combined senses more comprehensive.

When a predator focuses on one prey, the rest of the group has a chance to escape, and the predator may end up with nothing.

The individuals at the center of a herd are safer than those on the edges, as they constantly exchange positions, reducing risk for everyone.