Madison Wright

Zebras are among the most famous mammals on the African continent, thanks to their distinct black and white stripes on their bodies. The stripes on a zebra are similar to your fingerprints; each zebra has its own unique pattern. Zebras also live in small groups; which various carnivores will take advantage of to eat some … Read more

Due to their powerful talons and silent flight, owls will rarely find themselves on the menus of many predators. Their status as apex predators is undeniable, although the list of their possible predators may be surprising to you. Depending on the species, size, and habitat of the owl, they can consider eagles, wildcats, squirrels, snakes, … Read more

You have likely crossed paths with a lizard before, considering how prevalent they are in numerous environments. However, their high prevalence also leads to them being potential prey for a variety of animals, although they have their own strategies to combat the threats they face. Various creatures prey on lizards, including other lizards, birds like … Read more

Most cricket species are defenseless insect types, as their only protection strategies are camouflaging in their habitats and their strong rear legs to help them jump away when they encounter dangerous situations. If one of their legs is caught, it is easy for them to release the leg and live with their remaining 5 legs. … Read more

To keep the food chain running optimally, some animals need to feed on others, and some animals function as apex predators. Penguins are a part of this food chain as well, which involves other animals preying on them. Since penguins spend most of their lives in water, their predators will mainly be from the sea, … Read more

Bald eagles are among the largest bird species on earth, which is a good thing in terms of their survival; they have very few natural predators. However, that does not put them out of danger yet, because they can be prey for a few birds and animals when they are still quite young, despite their … Read more

The predators of turtles depend on its location as well as its specific species. All turtle species can protect themselves in many circumstances, since they hide in their shells when they face danger. However, this is different in the case of turtle eggs and very young turtles that have recently hatched, as they lack the … Read more

You probably know very well how cute rabbits are, and how fast they breed, especially during times of the year when the greenery is blooming and they have plenty of food. However, the high breeding rates exist for a reason; rabbits are considered prey in the food chain, and they have numerous predators that feed … Read more

In the usual cycle of nature, lions will eat animals instead of the other way around. Lions have very few predators to worry about, since they are the apex predators in their food chain and also happen to be the middle of their food web. While this holds true for every healthy adult, it is … Read more

Because frogs are highly abundant in numerous environments, they are easy prey for a number of animals; a fact that holds true for green frogs in particular. There are more than 4,500 known frog species, with 90 of them living in the United States alone. Some common predators of frogs are minks, otters, herons, fish, … Read more