prey
Prononciation : [preɪ]
Mot
Contexte : « animal behavior »
(noun) an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal. Think of it like a mouse that is caught by a cat. The mouse is the prey.
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The rabbit is a common prey for many birds of prey.
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The lion is not the prey of the zebra; instead, the zebra tries to escape from the lion.
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What type of animals do hawks usually prey on?
Contexte : « animal behavior »
(verb) to hunt and catch another animal for food. It's what a lion does when it tries to catch a deer. The lion preys on the deer.
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The eagle preys on small rodents and fish.
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The deer do not prey on the grass; instead, they eat it.
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Which animals do crocodiles usually prey on in the rivers?
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