Predators in the Wild

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Predators

When we think of predators, frightening images come to mind. Our heart rate jumps and we glance around warily. In society predators have thrown off the balance of life and need to be stopped. It's another story in the wild. There is a check and balance between predator and prey. One cannot exist without the other.

A true predator is one which kills and eats another organism. They may hunt actively for prey, or sit and wait for prey to approach within striking distance. They may eat their prey whole or tear it into shreds. They are the carnivores of the world.

There are many Predators featured on Squidoo. This lens features a collection of some of my favorites.

Hawk

Predator and Prey 

Hawks and Falcons

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Predators: Hawks and Falcons

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Snakes and Lizards

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Predators: Snakes and Lizzards

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Cat

Coyotes are beautiful creatures. 

Bears, Coyotes, Wolves, Lions, and the Fox

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Wolves, Bears, and Coyotes

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Eagles and Condors

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Predators: Eagles and Condors

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Predators of the Sea

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Predators of the Sea

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Spiders and other Arachnids

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Spiders and Other Arachnids

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Predators of the Night: The Owls

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Owls of the United States and Canada

Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior

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Wayne Lynch began work as a full-time science writer and photographer in 1979. Today he is the author of numerous award-winning books and television documentaries and one of Canada's best-known and most widely published photographers.

Comments Please!

Have you ever seen an eagle soar or heard a coyote cry in the night?

  • _Joan_ Aug 22, 2009 @ 10:00 am | delete
    Hi! I've added this lensography to my SquidooSchooling lens.
  • AndyPo May 25, 2009 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. I love the danger associated with predators. We have very few big one left in England - wolves were all killed many years ago and there is a lot of opposition to their mooted reintroduction in Scotland, although in London we have a lot of foxes. I saw Coyotes in the wild for the first time, last year, in Yellowstone (and a few wolves)
  • spirituality May 16, 2009 @ 12:35 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • Evelyn_Saenz Mar 29, 2009 @ 8:01 am | delete
    It's easy to forget that birds are predators too!

    Another great lens with beautiful pictures.
  • singaporehosting Jan 31, 2009 @ 6:19 am | delete
    I rear snakes before, pythons non poisonous, not easy to rear though. Can't imagine rearing of the predators you highlight in your lens esp that rattle snake :)
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The Raptor Almanac

The Raptor Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide to Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Vultures

Amazon Price: $212.73 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

Amazon.com Review
Few people, writes Scott Weidensaul, are apathetic toward raptors. Once you've seen a hawk or a falcon or an eagle in action, you're likely to take an interest in how these great birds of prey make their homes in the world. The Weidensaul's encyclopedic guidebook to the world's principal raptor species, well illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts and full of detailed information, is an ideal companion.

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