meat-eaters

Those preferring steak

Meat-eaters are people or animals that eat meat.

The term applies broadly to humans who include animal flesh in their diet, as opposed to vegetarians or vegans: The restaurant has options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

In zoology, meat-eaters are carnivores or omnivores—animals whose diet includes other animals.

carnivores

lion

Maned African feline

  • tigerLarge striped Asian feline
  • wolfWild pack canine
  • sharkCartilaginous marine predator

crocodile · hyena · cheetah · leopard · jaguar · panther · cougar · alligator · piranha · orca

predatory

apex

Uppermost point or culmination

  • predatorOrganism that consumes others
  • preyAnimal being hunted
  • fangsSharp piercing teeth

claws · pounce · stalker · killer · ferocity · dominance · alpha · territorial · lethal · stealth

dietary

protein

Folded amino chain

grilling · roast · beef · pork · poultry · lamb · venison · bacon · sausage · ribs

hunting

stalking

Stealthy, persistent pursuit

  • trackingMonitoring location over time
  • ambushSurprise strike from concealment
  • preyAnimal being hunted

quarry · rifle · trapping · safari · trophy · bowhunting · poaching · snare · gamekeeper · decoy

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Opposites
dietary classification

meat-eatersherbivores

Fauna consuming only plants

plant-eaters · vegetarians · vegans · frugivores · fruitarians

Family

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