What Are Predators?

A predator is an organism that eats other organisms for food.

Predators

  • Hunt and kill their prey.
  • Have adaptations like sharp teeth, claws, speed, camouflage.
  • Play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Prey

  • Are hunted and eaten by predators.
  • Have adaptations like camouflage, speed, warning colors.

Examples

Lions, Sharks, Owls, Ladybugs, Spiders.

Predation is a natural process essential for ecosystem balance.