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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Ecology
  • Computational Ecology

Background:

  • Optimal foraging theory (OFT) explains how animals maximize energy intake.
  • Simulations are valuable for teaching and researching ecological concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Pursuit, a novel software tool for optimal foraging theory research and education.
  • To provide a dynamic, interactive platform for exploring foraging decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Pursuit simulates encounters with prey, requiring users to decide whether to pursue.
  • User decisions and environmental parameters are logged for analysis.
  • The software features a graphical and auditory interface for an immersive experience.

Main Results:

  • The tool allows for the creation of diverse foraging environments by administrators.
  • Users achieve specific foraging return rates based on their decisions and prey characteristics.
  • Data logging enables detailed analysis of user behavior and foraging strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Pursuit serves as an effective tool for laboratory experiments in behavioral ecology.
  • It offers an engaging method for teaching optimal foraging theory to students.
  • The software is freely available and cross-platform compatible (Java).