What are predators?

Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals. They are usually carnivores, meaning that they eat meat, but some predators may also eat other things, such as plants or fungi. Predators use a variety of methods to catch their prey, depending on their size, speed, and hunting style.

Here are some of the most common types of predators:

- _Felines: Big cats, such as lions, tigers, and leopards, are ambush predators that use their sharp claws and teeth to take down their prey._

- _Canines: Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are pursuit predators that chase down their prey over long distances._

- _Raptors_:_ Birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles, and owls, hunt from the sky and snatch their prey with their sharp talons.**

- _Reptiles: Snakes and crocodiles are cold-blooded predators that use constriction, venom, or powerful jaws to subdue their prey._

- _Invertebrates_:_ Some insects, such as spiders and praying mantises, are also predators, and they use their unique strategies to capture and eat other animals.**