1. animals that hunt and kill other animals for food
2. people who exploit or harm others, especially the vulnerable

Examples

• Lions are apex predators in the African savanna.
• Sharks are skilled marine predators that hunt fish and seals.
• The documentary showed how predators track their prey.
• Parents warned children about online predators.
• The police arrested several predators who targeted elderly victims.
• Hawks and eagles are common predators of small mammals.
• Financial predators often target people with poor credit.