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predation

[pri-day-shuhn] / prɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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These are given predation umbrellas to protect them from the hungry fish having a nibble.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

One surprising finding is that domestic cats are the leading vertebrate predator of these invasive mantises, accounting for 45% of recorded positive predation events.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

There were 267 investigations opened into wolf-livestock predation in 2025, up from 74 the previous year.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026

Lamb predation is being closely monitored in Scotland and farmers are being given some financial help in managing and mitigating the risks to their flocks.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

There is nothing resembling predation, and no pretense of an adversary stance on either side.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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