Difference between Predator and Prey
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Predator |
Prey |
1. | When animals which hunt or kill other animals for the food then it is called as Predator. | The animals which are hunted by the other animal is called as Prey. |
2. | In another words, an organism which eats other animals is referred as Predator. | In another words, An organism which predator eats is referred as Prey. |
3. | The predators keeps the population of the prey in check which means not too big. | A prey basically provides a source of food to the predators. |
4. | Predators have forward facing eyes which helps predator to see prey. | Prey have eyes facing sideways which helps prey to see predator. |
5. | Predators have sharp teeth for the prey grip. | Prey have large ears to hear predator. |
6. | Predators have sharp claws or beak which helps to hold prey. | Prey have good sense of smell which helps to smell predator. |
7. | Predators are fast runners which helps them to catch prey. | Prey can hide in burrows. Hence, predators faces difficulties in finding prey. |
8. | Predator have good eyesight. | Prey travel in herds. |