A new analytical study of prey–predator dynamical systems involving the effects of Hide-and-Escape and predation skill augmentation

The aim of this work is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics within an ecosystem characterized by interactions between prey and predators, through a combination of theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. The study investigates the impact of two pivotal effects: the “Hide-and-Escape” behavior exhibited by prey and the “Predation Skill Augmentation” strategy adopted by predators. Theoretical analysis identifies three equilibrium points, all of which show positive characteristics. Furthermore, local stability conditions are determined for each of these equilibrium points. The derivation of global stability conditions is also presented, and their validity and importance as local stability conditions for the coexistence point are demonstrated. In addition, Kolmogorov conditions for coexistence and extinction are verified, as well as local bifurcation analysis. For the validity of the results, a numerical simulation of the system using MATLAB is conducted.