Predators: meaning, definitions and examples
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predators
[ ˈprɛdətərz ]
animals hunting other animals
Predators are animals that hunt and kill other animals for food. They are an important part of the ecosystem, helping to control populations of prey species. Predators can range in size from small insects to large mammals.
Synonyms
carnivores, hunters, predatory animals
Examples of usage
- Predators such as lions and tigers are at the top of the food chain.
- The cheetah is known for its speed and agility as a predator in the savannah.
- Owls are nocturnal predators that hunt small mammals and birds.
- The wolf is a social predator that hunts in packs for efficiency.
- Humans are also considered predators, hunting various animals for food and resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "predators" in other languages:
🇵🇹 predadores
🇮🇳 शिकारी
🇩🇪 Raubtiere
🇮🇩 pemangsa
🇺🇦 хижаків
🇵🇱 drapieżniki
🇯🇵 捕食者
🇫🇷 prédateurs
🇪🇸 depredadores
🇹🇷 yırtıcılar
🇰🇷 포식자
🇸🇦 المفترسات
🇨🇿 predátoři
🇸🇰 predátori
🇨🇳 掠食者
🇸🇮 plenilci
🇮🇸 rándýr
🇰🇿 жыртқыштар
🇬🇪 მტაცებლები
🇦🇿 yırtıcılar
🇲🇽 depredadores
Word origin
The word 'predator' originated from the Latin word 'praedator', which means 'plunderer' or 'robber'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe animals that hunt and kill other animals for food. Predators play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling the populations of prey species.