Scavengers are animals that eat dead animals or carcasses. They play an important role in an ecosystem by helping break down carcasses; after scavengers are through, decomposers come along to complete the process.

Arctic Fox
Arctic Fox, West Tisbury Elementary School Students, BluePlanetBiomes.com, Created by students for students; includes a description and small photo.
Common Raven
Common Raven, By Rachel Berg, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behav
Hawks, Eagles, and Relatives
Hawks, Eagles, and Relatives, By Kari Kirschbaum, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habi
Ravens Remember and Greet You Accordingly
Ravens Remember and Greet You Accordingly Analysis by Jennifer Viegas, Thu Apr 19, 2012, Seeker.com "If you make a raven mad, it will remember -- and call you out."
Wolverine
Wolverine, By Vincent Patsy, Liz Ballenger and Matthew Sygo, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn abo