Scavenger

usgb/ˈskævɪndʒər/
noun

An animal that feeds on dead and decayed material.

Vultures and hyenas are examples of scavengers
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Often appears as...

  • scavenger bird
  • scavenger beast
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Nature's Cleaners

Scavengers play a vital role in the ecosystem by consuming decomposing organisms.

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Scavengers like crows help keep the park clean by eating littered food scraps.
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Not Always Carnivores

Though often carnivorous, some scavengers can also feed on plant material.

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The opportunistic squirrel is a scavenger that enjoys nuts and seeds as well as insects.
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