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Scavenger

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A scavenger is an animal which eats other animals that have died, but does not hunt or kill the animals themselves.

About Scavengers

Many scavengers are top carnivores.
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The vulture does not hunt or kill the skunk. It waits for the skunk to die and then flies in to eat the meat.

Beyond the Curriculum

May be upsetting for the squeamish.