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How predators are adapted to catch prey?

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Eyes on the front of the skull and binocular vision, such as with raptors like hawks, falcons, eagles, and ospreys.

Thick fur to withstand cold temperartures without moving around to stimulate circulation, such as with polar bears, lynxes, arctic foxes, and ptarmigans.

Long tails to act as a counterbalance while executing turning maneuvers during high-speed chases, such as with cougars, cheetahs, leopards, lions, and tigers.

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