predator

Everyday

1. A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. tree →
2. The animals a predator eats are called its prey. tree →
3. A predator can also mean a dangerous person who tries to harm others, especially children. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about food chains and food webs, predators such as lions, wolves, owls, sharks and spiders eat prey such as zebras, rabbits, mice and fish. Predators often have sharp teeth or claws, good eyesight and speed; prey animals use camouflage and running to escape. In online safety, adults warn about people who pretend to be friends. Phrases: top predator, apex predator, predator and prey.

Examples

• The lion is a predator that hunts zebras. tree →
• An owl is a predator of mice. tree →
• Sharks are top predators in the ocean. tree →
• Rabbits watch out for predators like foxes. tree →
• In the food chain, the predator eats the prey. tree →
• A ladybird is a predator of tiny greenflies. tree →
• Camouflage helps animals hide from predators. tree →
• Tell a trusted adult if anyone online makes you feel unsafe. tree →

Note

Countable: a predator, predators. Opposite word in food chains: prey. Adjective: predatory. An animal can be both: a frog is a predator of flies and prey for a snake. Cats are predators too, even pet ones.