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predation
the characteristic of preying on other animals as a source of food. Can be a big cause of loss in animal flocks and herds, especially lambs. See also predatory.
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The protection is needed as little terns, as ground nesting birds, are vulnerable to disturbance by people as well as predation from the likes of fox, black headed gulls and hedgehogs.
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