ABSFKAC 1: Prey capture in rattlesnakes is built around chcmlchal means of predation
(venom), replacing mechanicitl means (constrict~ on, overpower). This prov~ des a safer …

A thorough understanding of communication requires an evaluation of both the signaler and
receiver. Most analyses of prey–predator communication are incomplete because they …

Variation in an animal's response to a predator likely reflects the complex interaction of
factors that influence predation risk. Due to their high degree of behavioral variation and …

Predation may have profound effects on the behavior of prey individuals with consequences
for population dynamics and community structure. Here, we report on an experiment in …

Members of each of the three American families of terrestrial salamanders (Salamandridae,
Ambystomatidae and Plethodontidae) responded with active antipredator behavior patterns …

Gartersnakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) in southern Manitoba are subject to intense
predation (primarily by crows) during their spring breeding season. The huge numbers of …

Predators differ in various attributes: body size, sociality, speed, preferred prey size, hunting
mode, etc. Together, these characteristics contribute to the predator's overall …

The ability to assess and avoid predation risk is thought to be a major determinant of
behavior for small mammals. We assessed the antipredator responses of three Neotropical …

A potential prey item's response to encountering a predator depends on aspects of the
predator (eg, its locomotor capacity), the local environment (eg, proximity to shelter) and the …

The functional response is at the core of any predator-prey interactions as it establishes the
link between trophic levels. The use of inaccurate functional response can profoundly affect …