The observation that prostate cancer metastasis to bone is associated with increased osteoblast activity is supported by the finding that serum levels of markers of osteoblast proliferation, such as bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, are increased in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
Mostly, animals get eaten by lions, not the other way around. Thatâs because lions are at the top of their food chain, and at the very center of their food web. Lions have almost no predators. However, old, sick lions are sometimes attacked, killed and eaten by hyenas. And very young lions can be killed by hyenas, leopards and other predators when they are not being watched carefully by their mothers. But a healthy adult lion has little to fear from any other animal.
Some predators, such as coyotes and bears, are also scavengers, meaning they will eat the carcasses of animals that they didn't hunt themselves. Opposite of predator, you have prey â the animals predators hunt and eat. Prey animals can be anything from the smallest insect to a 1400 pound bull moose.Some prey animals are herbivores, meaning they eat plants. Other prey species are omnivores, which means they will eat plants or animals. Most times, the word predator brings to mind an image of snarling teeth and slashing claws.ome predators, such as coyotes and bears, are also scavengers, meaning they will eat the carcasses of animals that they didn't hunt themselves. Opposite of predator, you have prey â the animals predators hunt and eat. Prey animals can be anything from the smallest insect to a 1400 pound bull moose.