A new mathematical model shows organisms in good condition take the most risks when their condition gives them higher probabilities of success, higher gains from success, or higher buffering against failure. Conversely, organisms in poor condition take the most risks when poor condition causes desperation. Under specific conditions, the riskiest individuals are those in intermediate condition, or extremely good and bad condition.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Published June 20, 2018 (Brief from Royal Society)
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Lead author: Pat Barclay University of Guelph – barclayp@uoguelph.ca
