n.捕食，(动物的)捕猎行为

Predation is a fundamental ecological process where one organism, the predator, hunts and kills another, the prey, for sustenance.
食性是基本的生态过程，其中一种生物（捕食者）猎杀另一种生物（猎物）以获取食物。
The wolf's primary prey in this forest is the elk.
在这片森林中，狼的主要猎物是麋鹿。
Predation pressure has led to the evolution of various defense mechanisms in prey species.
捕食压力促使被捕食物种进化出各种防御机制。
The lion's success as a predator largely depends on its stealth and ambush tactics.
狮子作为捕食者的成功很大程度上取决于其潜行和伏击策略。
Predation can be influenced by factors such as habitat loss and climate change.
捕食行为可能会受到如栖息地丧失和气候变化等因素的影响。
Human predation on wildlife is a serious conservation issue that needs immediate attention.
人类对野生动物的捕食是一个亟待关注的严重保护问题。
The bird of prey swooped down from the sky to catch its unsuspecting prey.
鹰从天空俯冲下来捕捉毫无防备的猎物。
Predator-prey relationships play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
捕食者-猎物关系在维持生态平衡中起着关键作用。
The prey species has developed camouflage to avoid detection by predators.
猎物物种发展出了伪装以躲避捕食者的眼睛。
Over-hunting by predators can lead to a decline in prey populations.
捕食者的过度捕猎可能导致猎物种群数量下降。