Scavenger
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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.