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Science & technology | Predation tactics
Salt licks are a good option
Photograph: Sam Pottie
Jan 7th 2026|2 min read
In a savannah, a good place for a predator to find food is a watering hole. The game is simple. Sit, wait and ambush any thirsty and unwary herbivore that walks up. Not so in a rainforest. When water is everywhere, watering holes lose their point and predators must find an alternative.
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