The Ecological Game: How Survival Battles Shape Animal Lifespans and Behaviors

What is it about?

This study introduces a novel eco-evolutionary model that blends predator–prey interactions with strategic game dynamics. It reveals that as animals compete for resources, they naturally evolve distinct survival strategies: aggressive individuals tend to live fast and reproduce quickly, while nonaggressive ones favor longevity. Remarkably, these interactions give rise to universal scaling laws—mathematical patterns that link individual behaviors with large-scale ecological dynamics. The findings provide fresh insights into how the constant flow of energy in ecosystems drives both ecological stability and evolutionary change.

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