Apex predator
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˌpɛks ˈpɹɛdətɝ/
Apex predator (noun)
- An animal at the top of a food chain that usually has no natural enemies and can hunt other animals for food.
Examples
- The lion is a top food-chain hunter in its region.
- Wolves can act as a top food-chain hunter when conditions are right.