Apex Predator
An animal that is at the top of the food chain and has no natural predators.
What is it?
An apex predator is a hunter that no other animal hunts for food. Examples include sharks, lions, and eagles. They help keep the ecosystem balanced by controlling the populations of other animals. Sharks are apex predators in the ocean.
Why it matters
Apex predators are important for a healthy environment. Without them, the animals they eat would become too many and cause problems. Protecting apex predators helps protect the whole ecosystem.
Where you've seen it
This list grows as you capture more apex predators.