Predators & Scavangers In the Kruger National Park, the intricate balance of ecosystems is sustained by both predators and scavengers, each playing a crucial role in the food chain. Predators, such as lions, leopards, and African wild dogs, are skilled hunters that maintain populations of herbivores, ensuring healthy biodiversity. In contrast, scavengers like hyenas, vultures, and jackals thrive on the remnants of predation, efficiently cleaning up carcasses and recycling nutrients back into the