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Do Peacocks Eat Snakes and How Do They Kill Them?

Gordon Ramel — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:53:38 +0000

Yes, peacocks eat snakes when the opportunity presents itself. In fact, in India the word used to call a peacock is ‘mayura,’ which translates as “the killer of snakes.” Many wealthy people and farmers alike keep peacocks on their property to specifically keep cobras away, even the deadly king cobra. Indian folklore even went so …

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Most Dangerous Snakes in the World

Jack Emery — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:30:29 +0000

The 5 Most Dangerous Snakes in the World The basic definition of dangerous is able or likely to cause harm or injury. This means that a snake living in your backyard, even if it is smaller, less venomous, or less aggressive, can be more dangerous than a large, highly venomous, or aggressive snake across the …

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Alligators

Gordon Ramel — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:57:06 +0000

The Alligators (Crocodilia Order) Having spent the past year in Florida, I have seen alligators of all sizes with a mixture of fascination and respect. I am amazed at their size and, of course, the fearsome looking teeth. I have seen the crocodilians (as the alligators, crocodiles, and their relatives are called) in many forms …

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What Eats An Alligator Or Crocodile?

Gordon Ramel — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:40:47 +0000

10 Alligator Predators: What Eats An Alligator Or Crocodile? The complete guide to all predators that eat an alligator or crocodile Along with cockroaches, alligators and crocodiles are one of the few animals to have not changed much over the years. Scientists believe that their bodies have reached a state of equilibrium where further evolution …

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What Eats Snakes?

Gordon Ramel — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:56:06 +0000

What Eats Snakes? What Do Snakes Eat? As predators that evoke fear in many people, snakes may seem like invincible hunters that sit unchallenged atop food chains. However, in reality, snakes are consumed by a diverse array of predators and play integral roles as both predator and prey in ecosystems around the world. Snakes must …

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What Eats Turtles?

Gordon Ramel — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:31:38 +0000

What Eats Turtles? What Do Turtles Eat? Freshwater turtles have lots of natural enemies, or predators. In the tropics they are eaten by crocodiles, alligators and caimans, which crunch through their shells and gulp them down. Some big cats such as jaguars will also bite through a turtle’s shell to get to the soft flesh …

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What Eats Lizards?

Gordon Ramel — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:11:36 +0000

What Eats Lizards? What do Lizard Eat? There are many kinds, or species, of lizard, and most of them have a lot of predators or natural enemies. Many kinds of birds eat small lizards. Larger birds of prey such as hawks, owls, and eagles hunt, kill, and eat lizard. Snakes also eat them, as do …

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What Eats Iguanas?

Gordon Ramel — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:42:27 +0000

What Eats Iguanas? What Do Iguanas Eat? Iguanas might not look tasty to you, but they do have a few predators, or natural enemies. Birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, like to eat iguanas. So do such animals as foxes and rats. Marine iguanas are sometimes eaten by large fish such as sharks. …

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