carnivore

• Substantiv, das ein Tier bezeichnet, das sich hauptsächlich von Fleisch ernährt, einschließlich land- und wasserlebender Arten.

A noun referring to an animal that feeds primarily on flesh, including both terrestrial and aquatic species.

1. Flesh-eating mammalB2formalscientific

   A terrestrial or aquatic mammal that primarily feeds on the flesh of other animals.

   Fleischfressendes Säugetier

   • Lions and tigers are well-known terrestrial carnivores.
   • The seal is an aquatic carnivore that hunts fish.
   • Many carnivores have sharp teeth and claws for hunting.

   Synonymepredator

2. Any flesh-eating animalB1formalscientific

   Any animal that obtains its nutrition by consuming the flesh of other animals.

   Fleischfresser

   • Sharks are carnivores that dominate the ocean food chain.
   • The praying mantis is an insect carnivore.
   • Carnivores play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

   Synonymepredator

   Antonymevegetarian