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Most predators choose prey based on the size of the prey, the needs of the predator (how many mouths there are to feed, how long it's been since the predator(s) ate, etc), how strong or weak the prey appears to be, and other such factors. Many predators will target the young and weak specifically because they require less energy to chase, catch and kill.
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How can predators cause a prey population to grow more healthy over time?
The predator could help the prey be healthier by slightly decreasing the population so that there is more food available for the remaining members of the population.
Are all animals predators or consumers?
A simple bacteria can be a consumer,omnivore,predator & prey as it can synthesise any organic matter into simpler forms to absorb it in its cell.A bacteria can become a prey to any other bacteria.
Why do scorpions hate spiders?
Hatred is a human emotion. Animals do not hate other animals. They may see them as prey, or see others as predators, but they do not hate them.
Why can a food web have more than one top predator in it?
The multiple top predators might eat the same prey, but they won't eat each other.
How do steller's jay adapt to the environment?
They are able to easily mimic other animals in a bid to scare away potential predators or attract prey. They are also able to store surplus food in caches.
Are a salamander's prey or predators?
They are both predators and prey.
Are salamanders prey or predators?
They are both predators and prey.
What are the chimpanzees prey or predators?
Prey bugs and predators leapords
What is the difference between prey and predators?
Prey animals are eaten by predators. (Preydators)
What are 4 living and 4 nonliving animals in 1 ecosystem?
4 predators and 4 prey that the predators have killed for their dinner!4 predators and 4 prey that the predators have killed for their dinner!4 predators and 4 prey that the predators have killed for their dinner!4 predators and 4 prey that the predators have killed for their dinner!
How do predators and prey affect each other?
predators eat their prey
Are grizzlys predators or prey?
Predators.
Are fox's a predators or prey?
Predators.
Are peacocks predators or prey?
predators
What Are squids predators or prey?
predators
How predators adapted to hunting and catching predators?
Predators are like hunters. The predators eat their own prey. Predators catch their prey with their sharp nails.
Are groundhogs predators or prey?
prey
