The interaction between predator and prey is an evolutionary arms race, for which early
detection by either party is often the key to success. In aquatic ecosystems, olfaction is an …

While some prey species possess an innate recognition of their predators, others require
learning to recognize their predators. The specific characteristics of the predators that prey …

Many species assess predation risk through chemical cues, but the tissue source, chemical
nature, and mechanisms of production or action of these cues are often unknown …

Alien predators are one of the major causes for rapid decline and extinction of native
species, because they often create novel ecological contexts in which the antipredatory …

The importance of temporal variability in predation risk has recently come to the forefront of
research examining the behavioural ecology of predator–prey relationships. Temporal …

The “life-dinner principle” posits that there is greater selection pressure on the species that
have more to lose in an interaction. Thus, based on the asymmetry within predator-prey …

Despite the importance of acquired predator recognition in mediating predator–prey
interactions, we know little about the specific characteristics that prey use to distinguish …

Anuran amphibians (frogs and toads) typically have a complex life cycle, involving aquatic
larvae that metamorphose to semi-terrestrial juveniles and adults. However, the anuran …

For species with declining populations, captive rearing with subsequent release into natural
habitats (“head‐starting”) is often used as part of a conservation strategy. One challenge to …

A fundamental prerequisite for prey to avoid being captured is the ability to distinguish
dangerous stimuli such as predators and risky habitats from non-dangerous stimuli such as …