Do we need predators in nature? Prove your point.

Predators play an important role in structuring ecosystems. They are part of the food chain.

Predators such as birds and foxes belong to the food chain eating plant eaters and are called primary consumers. These predators can become food for the next animal in the chain.

Predators that feed on primary consumers are known as secondary consumers who also eat tertiary or quaternary consumers.

Most natural communities have multiple food chains that connect to each other. This is called the food web.