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Definition of predation
1 : the act of preying or plundering : depredation
2 : a mode of life in which food is primarily obtained by the killing and consuming of animals
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Dale Kasler: 916-321-1066, @dakasler Related stories from The Sacramento Bee New wolf enters Northeastern California from Oregon First California gray wolf predation event in nearly 100 years recorded Never miss a local story.
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But myriad problems ensued, including predation, high water levels and pollution.
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Other potential threats are disease agents like pathogens and harmful algal blooms, habitat loss, reduction in food sources, illegal hunting, pollution and predation, according to the recovery plan.
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Boechler said sea lion predation may have been a factor, but an assessment isn't completed.
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At first, Mary loved the deer, but eventually the couple fenced 5 acres to protect the gardens from predation.
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Hopkins, who identifies as queer and prefers to be referred to with gender-neutral plural pronouns, often took time out during concerts to talk about creating a safe space against predation.
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Since its inception in 1885, Peterson explains, Wildlife Services’ goal has been to protect cattle and sheep primarily in the West from predation.
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Other issues include disease, a fatal brain worm spread by deer (which have thrived farther north in moose territory thanks to lesser snowfall) and predation by wolves and bears, especially on moose calves.
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Origin and Etymology of predation
Middle English predacion, from Latin praedation-, praedatio, from praedari
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playDefinition of predation for English Language Learners
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: the act of killing and eating other animals : the act of preying on other animals
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