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To TheGoodSon About Apex Predators:
I'll skip the pretentious niceties like "No offense..." You seemed to be confused about the term "Apex". While a couple of your alleged facts would appear to be inaccurate I'll just get to the heart of the matter. Your interpretation of APEX does not matter (albeit you are technically correct). The scientific use of the word is talking in terms of generalities and strategic placement i.e. if golden eagles were land-bound I'm sure some animal would prey on it; and tigers for the most part are apex-save for the occasional saltwater crocodile or brown bear of which both of them are also prey for the Bengal or Amur tiger. In effect the word apex is not used in its exact meaning when it comes to science. But you seem like you are trying make the rest of the world adapt to what's inside your head or maybe you have some personal beef with the other gentleman. But your misrepresentation of the scientific use of "APEX" can be problematic for someone like me writing a term paper on flora and fauna if I was naive enough to simply accept your perspective w/o checking peer-reviewed journals. I even have beef with their versions but at least it is a view in large part by academia. Had I accepted your interpretation of "APEX" my professor told me I would have flunked miserably. I am therefore asking you to align your version (at least in written work)closer to the scientific norm so you don't lead others astray. Truth be told technically I know of only one animals with no predators (I'm not counting man capturing them for zoos or circus shows as predatory here), and that's the Orca. Again, technically you are not wrong, but the scientific use of the word is not technical. While I could quibble about a couple of things your presumed adversary (Your tone seemed quite combative) stated he seemed much more open to discussion. It is you I am concerned about because not only are you wrong; you seem extremely adamant in your stance. There is so much misinformation on the internet these day. Please don't add to it. Hope you understand my concerns.