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predation

noun as in preying

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However, unrestrained hunting, habitat loss and predation by the invasive mongoose left fewer than 30 in the wild by 1952.

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A NatureScot spokesperson said they would be inspecting sea eagle nest sites near Mr Cameron's home as part of their work to tackle the wider problem of predation.

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Jill smiles through her husband’s verbal abuse, while her man of God turns a blind eye to his youth pastor’s predation on teen girls.

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When a male locates a female tarantula, he “initiates a courtship ritual involving rhythmic tapping and vibration to signal his presence and avoid predation,” McCamish said.

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It said it was aware of the current significant difficulties being experienced due to the "predation of octopus within shellfish pots".

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