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The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage for its next target. But how much prey does a predator need to consume?

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In the African savanna, lions are at the top of the food chain. Hunting in groups with their sharp claws and excellent vision, lions are considered the top land predator. Both herbivores and ...

Across land, sea, and air, they use a mix of stealth, mimicry, and lightning-fast attacks to feed, and in some cases, defend themselves.