predators

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By blending into its surroundings as something predators are likely to ignore, the spider may reduce its chances of being eaten.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The Blue Sharks had come up against soccer’s apex predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

"It may help them deter predators, or have no direct function," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

In reality, just a few inches of the sticky stuff was enough to snare a heavy animal in place until it either died of exposure or fell prey to predators, who then became trapped themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He craved sleep after a long night of hunting, but as usual he’d trotted a long weaving path home to confuse any possible predators.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker