Ambush predator
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ambush-predator-226-3612721
title:
Ambush predator
text:
Ambush predators or sit-and-wait predators are carnivorous animals that capture their prey via stealth, luring or by strategies utilizing an element of surprise. Unlike pursuit predators, who chase to capture prey using sheer speed or endurance, ambush predators avoid fatigue by staying in concealment, waiting patiently for the prey to get near, before launching a sudden overwhelming attack that quickly incapacitates and captures the prey. The ambush is often opportunistic, and may be set by hid
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Predator that sits and waits for prey to come to it
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambush_predator
date created:
2007-01-14T12:00:47Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T00:14:35Z
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13
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