In this study, the specific focus is on investigating the influence of environmental fluctuations
on a predator–prey system featuring a generalist predator and hunting cooperation. To …

Large herbivores are in decline in much of the world, including sub-Saharan Africa, and true
apex carnivores like the lion (Panthera leo) decline in parallel with their prey. As a …

Simple Summary It is widely acknowledged that dogs synchronise their behaviours with
those of humans. In this article, we delve into the neural and cognitive bases of this form of …

Bigg's (Transient) killer whales (Orcinus orca) display incredible cooperative hunting
techniques and a complex social organization. We describe the predation behavior of Bigg's …

What sets apart social predators from other predators is their ability to hunt together and
successfully attack prey larger than themselves, defend territories and offspring, and transmit …

Abstract The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is a highly social canid that engages in
sophisticated, coordinated group hunting tactics to procure large game. It is one of the most …

The book offers a comparative look at the social strategies of five carnivorous social
predators (four terrestrial and one marine) that make them successful hunting units. The …

In some group-living species that share food, interindividual disagreement on access to food
is mediated by several types of negotiation, ranging from appeasing the current owner to …

Social mammalian predators typically forage in groups and maintain mostly consistent
membership. Within the social unit, there could be a hierarchy for allocating resources and …

Cooperation is susceptible to exploitation by selfish individuals. These individuals, referred
to as cheaters, gain the benefits of cooperation without paying the costs. Cheating can select …