However, for at least a century before the mid-1960s, killer whales were widely feared as dangerous, savage predators, a reputation based on rumour and speculation.

A smuggling ring provided him with a specimen of a savage natural predator native to the continent for which he had set up quarters beneath the house.

It was impossible not to be impressed by this creature, the most savage predator that mankind had ever faced.

There was danger here, certainly; there were savage predators larger than any existing on Earth before or after, though she had seen only their tracks so far.

The cats uttered a strange twittering sound, more like a bird than a savage predator.

None of the Kaldomi in the room had a mental signature even close to that of the savage predator she feared.

Even if these Fireheads are the savage predators you describe, why would they go to such efforts, risk their own lives, just to reach us?

The larvae is a savage predator, and after a pupating spell on dry land, hatches into its equally predatory adult.

The documentary goes far beyond images of wolves in relentless attack, suggesting they are more than merely strong and savage predators - MON. and SAT.

In Western cultures, killer whales were historically feared as dangerous, savage predators.