Predator

Predators are living things that go for and kill prey. The term "prey" refers to the living things that predators eat. Both carnivores and omnivores may be predators. Predators include lions, tigers, sharks, and snakes.

Depending on their position in the food chain, predators may potentially become prey to other big animals. For instance, a snake is a mouse's predator but a hawk's prey.

Synonyms: predatory animals, carnivore