Fear of predators may be a bigger killer than the predators themselves

(PhysOrg.com) -- When biologists consider the effects that predators have on their prey, they shouldn’t just count the number of individuals consumed. According to a University of Rhode Island ecologist, they must also examine the effects of fear.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news138381419.html">Fear of predators may be a bigger killer than the predators themselves</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- When biologists consider the effects that predators have on their prey, they shouldn’t just count the number of individuals consumed. According to a University of Rhode Island ecologist, they must also examine the effects of fear.</p>