Prey

Prey is an animal that another animal catches and eats for food. For example, a rabbit is prey for a fox.

Examples

• A lion hunts for its prey in the tall grass of the savannah, using its speed and strength to catch dinner.
• In the ocean, a shark looks for small fish as its prey, swimming swiftly to catch them in its sharp teeth.
• During our nature walk, we learned that owls are skilled hunters that search for their prey, like mice and small rabbits, at night.

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