predators
Example Sentences
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The leading killer of gray whales is not natural causes, disease or predators but human-made ship strikes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
After being hunted to extinction a century ago, gray wolves are continuing their remarkable comeback story in California, with state wildlife officials reporting a modern record number of the apex predators.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
"While it can look alarming, the plant usually suffers no permanent damage. The webs are there to protect the caterpillars from predators."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The helpers look after the pups, nurse and feed them, protect them from predators, and even teach them how to eat a scorpion safely.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
“Polar bears are the largest land predators on Earth. Even though they look like big, cute dogs to you, to them you look like a big hot dog with mustard and relish!”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
