Predator–Prey Risk Maps for Conservation

Conservation mapping should include dynamic maps of predator density, prey foraging value (prey diversity/abundance), and how climate change shifts both, not just static habitat features. Empirical tracking data (e.g., satellite tags on seals and bears) can reveal where prey deliberately trade higher predation risk for richer feeding — and where protections would be irrelevant or harmful if those interactions shift. — Incorporating interaction‑aware, climate‑sensitive risk maps would change where governments and NGOs designate protected areas and prioritize conservation spending.