Some common examples of scavengers include:
* Vultures: These birds are known for their ability to eat carrion (dead animals).
* Hyenas: These pack animals scavenge for food and often steal kills from other predators.
* Coyotes: These adaptable canids are opportunistic scavengers and will eat a variety of dead animals.
* Raccoons: These intelligent mammals are omnivores and often scavenge for food, including dead animals.
* Beetles: Many beetle species, such as burying beetles, specialize in burying and consuming dead animals.
Scavengers play a vital role in ecosystems by breaking down dead animals and returning nutrients to the soil, which helps to support plant growth.