Bifurcation analysis and fear-induced reactions in non-refuged prey with cooperative hunting among predators: Deterministic and stochastic dynamics

Key Points

• Fear-induced reactions in prey display significant variability in response to cooperative hunting dynamics, leading to different survival strategies.
• The analysis shows how bifurcation points can predict changes in prey behavior based on predator group dynamics, influencing ecological stability.
• This study utilizes both deterministic and stochastic modeling frameworks to understand the complex interactions between prey and cooperative predators.
• Understanding these dynamics may enable improved wildlife management strategies and enhance conservation efforts for affected species.