predators

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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

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

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

From Slate • May 27, 2026

They serve as ecological indicators, predators within food chains, and natural controllers of pest populations.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

“We are extremely cute but naturally invisible, which helps our species survive in the fearsome woods among predators and other scary stuff.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins