predators

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By keeping the population of mid-level predators in check, they help protect resources lower down on the food chain — allowing vegetation, streamside habitat and other wildlife species to thrive.

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

For example, it can help crabs escape predators by making their direction harder to predict.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Most top predators of the planet are majestic creatures.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari