Trophic Level IV: Large Carnivores Table of Contents

This book deals with the carnivores that are generally regarded as being at the top of their food chains. In the rivers and lakes, the top carnivore is the crocodile. In the air, the eagles and owls hold that position. On land, the big cats, the hyena and the wild dog are the animals that fill that role. There is no single animal species that holds the top position entirely on its own. Lions are sometimes killed by hyenas and crocodiles may be killed by leopards.

Reptiles

1. Crocodiles

Large Birds of Prey: Eagles and Eagle Owls

The birds of prey in this section all have one thing in common. They are all large and at the top of their food chains. Few other animals feed on them.

2. Verreaux’s Eagle Owl
3. African Fish Eagle
4. Bateleur
5. Martial Eagle

Large Carnivores

6. Cheetahs
7. Wild Dogs
8. Spotted Hyena
9. Leopard
10. Lion

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