Here's why:
* Heterotroph: An organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain nutrients from other organisms.
* Scavenger: An animal that feeds on dead animals.
Some examples of scavengers include:
* Vultures: These birds are well-known for their ability to locate and consume carcasses.
* Hyenas: These powerful animals often scavenge on kills made by other predators.
* Raccoons: These adaptable creatures will eat a variety of things, including dead animals.
* Beetles: Many types of beetles, like dung beetles, consume dead animal matter.
Scavengers play an important role in ecosystems by breaking down dead organisms and recycling nutrients back into the environment.