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This is a list of large carnivores known to prey on humans. The order Carnivora consists of numerous mammal species specialized in eating flesh. This list does not include animal attacks on humans by domesticated species (dogs), or animals held in zoos, aquaria, circuses, private homes or other non-natural settings.
The diurnal Arctic ground squirrel lives on the tundra and is prey to the Arctic fox, the red fox, the wolverine, Canada lynx, Eurasian lynx, the brown bear, and eagles. It is one of the few Arctic animals, along with their close relatives the marmots [11] and the un-related little brown bat, that hibernate. [12]
Herbivory is of extreme ecological importance and prevalence among insects.Perhaps one third (or 500,000) of all described species are herbivores. [4] Herbivorous insects are by far the most important animal pollinators, and constitute significant prey items for predatory animals, as well as acting as major parasites and predators of plants; parasitic species often induce the formation of galls.
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population [a] Clouded leopard. N. nebulosa (Griffith, 1821) Scattered Southeast Asia and southern China (current in red, historical range in green) Size: 69–108 cm (27–43 in) long, 61–91 cm (24–36 in) tail [80] Habitat: Forest and shrubland [81]
Red foxes are found throughout Alaska, except for the Western Aleutians, some islands in Southeast Alaska, and Prince William Sound. It is an introduced animal on many of the state's islands due to turn of the 20th century fox farming. Red foxes, which are most common south of the Arctic tundra, prefer low marshes, hilly areas, and broken country.
The leader of the cruel Lords of Prey who terrorize the rabbits of Natalia. Owl: Owl Winnie-the-Pooh: A. A. Milne's Knowledgeable yet spells things wrong like his name as 'Wol'. Pandion Piketalon Osprey High Rhulain: Brian Jacques Pigwidgeon Scops owl: Harry Potter: J. K. Rowling: Ron Weasley's pet owl. Rocangus Falcon Salamandastron: Brian Jacques
Its scientific name reflects this feature; the genus name Buteo is the Latin name of the common buzzard, and lagopus, is derived from Ancient Greek lago (λαγως), meaning "hare", and pous (πους), "foot". [15] [16] Its talons are relatively small, reflecting their preferred choice of prey.
A variety of predators prey heavily on reindeer, including overhunting by people in some areas, which contributes to the decline of populations. [132] Golden eagles prey on calves and are the most prolific hunter on the calving grounds. [194] Wolverines will take newborn calves or birthing cows, as well as (less commonly) infirm adults.