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leopard (Panthera pardus) killer whale (Orcinus orca) white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) gray wolf (Canis lupus) trophic cascade
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Also Known As top carnivore • top predator

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leopard (Panthera pardus)
killer whale (Orcinus orca)
white shark (Carcharodon carcharias)
gray wolf (Canis lupus)
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