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Balance. Without predators there would be too many of the "prey" which would infringe on the basic food supply. For example, without predators killing/eating dear, the deer would eat up all the grass, which in turn affects the soil nitrogen levels, which in turn affects the quality and quantity of grass and other plant life.

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