Understanding how slow predators catch faster prey could improve drone tactics
May 29, 2017 by Lisa Zyga feature
(Phys.org)—Since a gazelle can run faster than a lion, how do lions ever catch gazelles? A new model of predator-prey interaction shows how groups of predators use collective chasing strategies, such as cornering and circling, to pursue and capture faster prey. Without this tactical collaboration, the predators would have no chance of catching these prey.
The results are not only relevant for understanding wildlife, but also have potential applications for drone-flying strategies and in the entertainment industry.
Read more at:
https://phys.org/news/2017-05-predators-faster-prey-drone-tactics.html#jCp
