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Tuatara are ancient reptiles, endemic to New Zealand. Carnivorous creatures which feed on small mammals, birds, insects such as weta, frogs and other reptiles, they are equipped with very sharp teeth which they use to catch their prey. They simply draw close to these smaller creatures, and pounce quickly to catch them. The tuatara grip their prey with their two sets of upper teeth and one set of lower teeth which hold the prey firmly. These strong teeth are also used to break through egg shells to eat the chicks of the seabirds that share the tuatara's habitat.
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How does a jaguar catch it's prey?
Jaguars can catch their prey in many ways. I will just say one way though. They catch their prey by stalking and then abushing their prey at night. Hope this will help! :P =P :) :]
How do tongueless frogs catch their prey?
They jump and atack their prey.
How do penguins catch their prey?
diving into the water and catch it with there beak
How does the quokka catch its prey?
Quokkas are not carnivores, so they do not catch prey. They feed on grasses and vegetation, particularly relying on succulents.
How does a rabbit catch its prey?
Actually rabbit doesn't need to catch it's prey. It is a herbivore and it eats only plants.
Are tuatara herbivores?
No. Tuatara are carnivores. They feed on insects such as weta, beetles, spiders and larger prey such as lizards, smaller tuatara, birds' eggs and chicks, and even seabirds on occasion.
What does tuatara food consists of?
Tuatara are carnicires, so their food consists of animal proteins. They feed on insects such as weta, beetles, spiders and larger prey such as lizards, smaller tuatara, birds' eggs and chicks, and even seabirds on occasion.
How does a kangaroo rat catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How often does a kangaroo catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How often does horses catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How does a frog catch his prey?
it catch its prey using the tongue
How often do moose catch their prey?
Moose are not predators, so they do not catch prey ever. Moose are prey animals. Very big hard to catch prey, but still prey.
How often does a kangaroo rat catch its prey?
their are many prey of the kangaroo rat
How do water buffaloes catch their prey?
the dont catch prey, they are herbivores :)
What is the structural adaptations of a tuatara and how does it help?
IT can breathe fire- useful for hunting prey and warding off predators
Do mammals catch their prey?
Some mammals catch their prey, others are vegetarians.
Do Sea Otters catch their prey?
Yes/ Sea Otters do catch their prey.
