predators

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These same roots provide a perfect nursery for many species of fish and other marine life - protecting them from predators and providing ample food.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A conservation approach once praised as a global model for helping people and predators coexist may be losing ground because of a lack of long-term government support, according to new research.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

There, they don’t have to worry about their natural predators, like jaguars and anacondas.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"We think this colour pattern helps keep it safe. If the octopus grabs a prey item that emits light, that light may attract predators that might then eat the octopus," she explained.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Zebras need their stripes so predators can’t tell where one starts and the other ends, and that makes it hard to pinpoint one animal to attack. Elephants don’t need that because they’re so big.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste