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feeding on a small dead Shark ]] eating the tail of a Five-lined Skink ]] Scavengers are animals that consume already dead animals (carrion). Scavengers play an important role in the Ecosystem by contributing to the Decomposition of dead animal remains. Decomposer s complete this process, by consuming the remains left by scavengers. Well known scavengers include Vulture s, Burying Beetle s, Blowflies , and Raccoon s. Many large Carnivore s that hunt regularly--such as Hyena s and Lion s--will scavenge if given the chance. Animals which consume Feces , such as Dung Beetles , are also referred to as scavengers. Animals which primarily consume dead plants (litter) are referred to as Detritivore s. SEE ALSO REFERENCES
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