Emergence of defensive strategies based on predator-prey co-evolution in 3D physical simulation

We present the results of predator-prey co-evolution in a 3D physically simulated environment. The morphology and behaviors of virtual creature predators and prey are evolved using a genetic algorithm and random one-on-one encounters in a shared environment. We analyze several successfully evolved defensive strategies of prey based on morphological and behavioral components. Some strategies resemble those found in nature.