Geometric optimization for prey-predator strategies

J Math Biol. 2011 Nov;63(5):881-900. doi: 10.1007/s00285-010-0393-1. Epub 2011 Jan 11.

Abstract

This paper investigates several strategies for prey and predator in both bounded and unbounded domains, assuming they have the same speed. The work describes how the prey should move to escape from the predator and how predator should move to catch the prey. The approach is agent-based and explicitly tracks movement of individuals as prey and predator. We show that the prey escapes one or two competing predators, while might be caught in the case of three predators. The paper also describes a strategy for finding a well camouflaged static prey which emits signals.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Models, Biological*
  • Predatory Behavior*