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Lewis, M.A.; Moorcroft, P.
ESS Analysis of Mechanistic Models for Territoriality: the Value of Scent Marks in Spatial Resource Partitioning
2008 Journal of theorectical Biology (210): 449-461
In this paper elements of game theory are used to analyse a spatially explicit home range model for interacting wolf packs. The model consists of a system of nonlinear partial differential equations whose parameters reflect the movement behavior of individuals within each pack and whose solutions describe the patterns of space-use by each pack. By modifying the behavioral parameters, packs adjust their patterns of movement so as to maximize their reproductive output. This involves a tradeoff between maximizing prey intake and minimizing conflict with neighbors. Evolutionarily stable choices of the behavioral parameters yields territories that are immune to invasion by groups with alternate behaviors.
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