Predators are

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which means their diet consists of meat.

organisms that hunt and consume other animals.

Opposite of predator, you have prey —

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organisms that are hunted and consumed by predators.

Some prey animals are

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herbivores that mainly eat plants.

Some prey animals are

herbivores

meaning they eat plants. Other prey species are

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which means they will eat plants or animals.

omnivores

Can predators be either carnivores or omnivores? Explain.

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Yes, predators can be either carnivores or omnivores. Carnivores primarily consume meat, while omnivores have a diet that consists of both plant and animal matter. Both types of predators hunt and consume other organisms as part of their diet.