Reference no: EM13853403

Experimental Analysis Introduction The experiment conducted involves the factor of vigilance when it comes to keep clear of the predators. Vigilance forms the part of the behavioral ecology and refers to an animal's examination of its surroundings so that it can keep itself safe and at a good distance from its enemy. It is an important habit while searching for wild food resources i.e. foraging as the animals or the prey becomes most vulnerable during that time. Though vigilance is important yet it makes the animal face an effect on the other activities, The time that can be used in selecting a food resource and feeding on it needs to be balanced with being vigilant.

In the study conducted, the predator-prey relationship that has been studied is between Osprey and fish as my location is near to the freshwater pond. The study conducted involves the scenario that whether the feeding habits of the fishes are affected by the presence of Osprey. The identification of the changes helps in acknowledging the fact whether there are changes in the behavior of the prey or no (Gluck, 1987).

Objectives 1. The effect of the presence of predator on the prey is to be analyzed

2. The changes that occur in the eating pattern are to be observed.

3. The development of predator-prey relationship is to be done.

4. The effect of vigilance on other activities is to be highlighted.