Transcript What is a predator? Predators

PREDATORS
What is a predator?
Predators are wild animals that hunt, or prey on,
other animals. All animals need food to live. These
animals need the flesh of the animals that they kill
to survive. Weasels, hawks, wolves, mountain lions,
and grizzly bears are all predators. Predators
are carnivores, which means their diet consists of
meat. Some predators, such as coyotes and bears
are also scavengers, meaning they will eat the
carcasses of animals that they didn't hunt
themselves.
Opposite of predator, you . Prey animals can be
anything from the smallest insect to a 1400 pound bull
moose. Some prey animals are herbivores, meaning
they eat plants. Other prey species are omnivores,
which means they will eat plants or animals.
WHERE DO PREDATORS LIVE ?
Predators can be found on any
continent of the world. Hot desert
climates, icy cold polar climates,
rainforests, jungles, mountain tops,
valleys, oceans, and lakes. Predators are
found in nearly every habitat known to
us. It's a good thing, too. Predators have
an important role to play in the
ecosystem.