Predatory Gallery

Predatory is a term used to describe the behavior of animals that hunt and feed on other animals

Red kite, historical artwork
Red kite. Historical artwork of a red kite (Milvus milvus) perched on a branch. This bird of prey inhabits woodland near open country across most of Europe, apart from the northern parts

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating. Some theories say that this dinosaur had feathers and fur, as seen here

RF - Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary. Short grass plains on the border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Barn owl, artwork C016 / 3233
Barn owl (Tyto alba), artwork. Barn owls are nocturnal predators that prefer open country in which to hunt their prey, which includes small mammals such as rodents

Tawny owl, historical artwork
Tawny owl. Historical artwork of a tawny owl (Strix aluco). This is a nocturnal predator that inhabits forests and sparse woodland across much of Eurasia

Megalodon prehistoric shark, artwork, hunting a school of fish. Megalodon, Carcharocles (Carcharodon) megalodon, lived between around 20 and 1.2 million years ago, and is known only from fossils

Triggerfish skeleton, X-ray
Triggerfish skeleton. Coloured X-ray of a triggerfish (family Balistidae). Its name originates from its ability to erect the first two dorsal spines (upper left), which can then lock or unlock

Mosasaurus marine reptile
Mosasaurus. Artwork of a Mosasaurus marine lizard swimming underwater. This large carnivorous lizard was around 9 metres in length

Scimitar cat attacking a hominid, artists impression. The scimitar cat (Homotherium sp.) was a member of the sabre-toothed cat family (Machairodontinae) which lived throughout Africa

Axolotl, artwork
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), artwork. This aquatic freshwater amphibian is a neotonic (larva-like) salamander. The larval form fails to undergo metamorphosis

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)

Giant manta ray
Giant manta (Manta birostris) swimming in front of the Sun. The manta is the largest of the rays, and it can reach up to six metres from wingtip to wingtip

Sinking of the Emden
The predatory German cruiser Emden is sunk upon coral reef by the Australians

Kingfisher in flight
Common kingfisher. High-speed photograph of a common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, flying towards its nest with a fish in its bill

Chinese water dragon (Physignathus cocincinus). These reptiles can grow up to 90 centimetres long and can range in colour from dark to light green

Namaqua chameleon catching prey
Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching prey with its unfurled tongue. This tongue extends out extremely rapidly in just a few fractions of a second

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkats, also known as suricates, are active mongooses that live in colonies in underground burrows

Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary, affectionate behaviour, border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Baryonyx dinosaur. Artwork of a Baryonyx dinosaur hunting fish in a river. Larger dinosaurs are seen in the background. Baryonyx was a fish-eating carnivore that lived around 130 million years ago

Southern giant-petrel (Macronectes giganteus) white morph, rarer than the dark morph. Macquarie Island, Subantarctic, administered by Tasmania, Australia

Tiger shark (Galeocardo cuvieri) artwork. The tiger shark is a voracious predator, attacking other sharks, marine mammals, birds and even crocodiles

Tailless whip scorpion (Order Amblypygi) on the bark of a tree. Amblypygids are a group of tropical arachnids. They are carnivorous, and are usually nocturnal hunters

Allosaurus dinosaur, artwork. Allosaurs were large carnivorous reptiles that lived during the late Jurassic period (155 to 145 million years ago)

Amur Leopard and reflection while drinking, Panthera pardus orientalis, Captive

Homotherium scimitar cats subduing their prey, artwork. This predator is an extinct member of the sabre-toothed cat family (Machairodontinae), which lived throughout Africa

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs. Artwork of a pair of Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs hunting prey in a forest. Some theories say that this dinosaur had feathers and fur, as seen here

Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia) captive, endemic to Scotland. September

Everglade Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), pulling out flesh from the shell of a snail

Wandering spider eating a frog. Wandering spider (Phoneutria fera) eating a tree frog (Dendropsophus bifurcus) in understory vegetation above a rainforest pond

Long-eared owl, historical artwork
Long-eared owl. Historical artwork of a long-eared owl (Asio otus). This owl inhabits woodland near open country throughout the northern hemisphere. It feeds on rodents and smaller birds

European eagle owl, (Bubo bubo). This bird is found in parts of Europe, Asia and north Africa. It inhabits mainly wooded areas, steppes and deserts, preferring open country for hunting

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Red foxes are found in North America, Eurasia and North Africa, and are the only native wild canines remaining in the UK and Ireland

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur, computer artwork. T. rex was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, measuring 5 metres tall and weighing 7 tonnes

Spinosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. Spinosaurus was the longest carnivorous dinosaur, reaching a length of up to 16 metres. It had a long crocodile-like head, and probably fed on fish

Mountain lion jumping across rocks, Puma concolor, Captive

Wolves Attack Livestock
A vicious pack of wolves, unhindered by a dog & two men, who sit talking by a farmhouse, set upon the livestock (cattle, goats & sheep)

Goulds goanna (Varanus gouldii) emerging from burrow. Palmer River area, Northern Territory, Australiay

Bonellis eagles, artwork. Male and female Bonellis eagles (Aquila fasciata) and their chick in a nest on a rockface. These large birds of prey breed in southern Europe

Lionfish (Pterois volitans). This predatory fish is native to the Indo-Pacific region. It fins have spines containing a potent toxin, which deters predators and can deliver a very painful sting

Lion (Panthera leo) Adult male lying down, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve

Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus), showing the wheel-shaped armour on its back. Pennsylvania, USA

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) walking with fish in mouth. Andhra Pradesh, India. Camera trap image. Photo© Anjani Kumar/Felis Images

Orca (Orcinus orca) with South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) in mouth, beaching itself on shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Striped marlin (Kajikia audax) hunting Sardine (Sardinops sagax) in bait ball. Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) fishing. Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Eastern grass-owl (Tyto longimembris), looking over shoulder. Queensland, Australia

Northern river otter (Lontra canadensis), female with a pup at her side. Montana, USA

A predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis), introduced to Japan as a natural control of Spider mites (Tetranychus spp.). It is 0.5 mm long, only just larger than its prey. Japan

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Predatory is a term used to describe the behavior of animals that hunt and feed on other animals. This type of behavior is seen in many species, including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. Predation typically involves an animal attacking another animal for food or other resources. In some cases, predators may also attack their own kind or even humans. Predators often use stealth and cunning to capture their prey, which can include stalking, ambush tactics and even deception. Predators play an important role in maintaining balance in the natural environment by controlling populations of prey species and preventing them from becoming overpopulated.