Re: Predator Prey Size

[John Bois <jbois@umd5.umd.edu>]

Though slightly off topic, some really big size differentials are
predators of eggs: rats preying on crocs, and my favorite, the dreaded
hairy armadillo (about 35 cms long) is the main predator of rhea (their
eggs, at least).
 On Mon, 13 Mar 2000, Martin Human wrote:

> Note that Orcas apparently attack much larger whales than themselves, so
> size of predators when compared with size of potential prey may not be
> an indication of relationships..
> 
> cheers, m
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