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Some animals usually eat dead bodies of other animals. What are they called?


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Scavengers:

  • Animals that feed on the dead bodies of other animals are known as scavengers.
  • Scavengers are animals that consume the flesh of the dead organisms and prevent them from accumulating in the environment.

Examples:

Flatworms, vultures, hyenas, coyotes, raccoons, etc.


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