It follows then that fear of predators can be a driver of evolutionary adaptations (Tooby and Cosmides 1990) that lead to moderated responses. For example, the threat-sensitive predator avoidance hypothesis postulates that prey evaluate predation risk via cues and calibrate a response that minimises...
While nutritional strategies are often observable through an animal’s feeding behavior, a comprehensive understanding requires a deeper exploration of the animal’s physiological adaptations. Key physiological traits, including the anatomical structure of the gastrointestinal system, digestive capacity, and me...