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Matthew C. Metz

National Park ServiceORCID 0000-0002-7037-9891Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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Brian J. SmithiD· 1 shared Daniel R. MacNultyiD· 1 shared Daniel R. StahleriD· 1 shared Jack W. RabeiD· 1 shared Scott D. PeacoriD· 1 shared Tal AvgariD· 1 shared Wesley BinderiD· 1 shared

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EcologybioRxivPreprintJul 22, 2026

Prey age modifies risk-taking behavior in a multi-predator environment

Brian J. Smith, Tal Avgar, Scott D. Peacor…·Daniel R. MacNulty

The paper examines how prey age affects risk-taking behavior in the presence of multiple predators, finding that older female elk reduce risk-taking toward wolves but not cougars.

DOI 10.64898/2026.07.21.739907

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