forager
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrɪdʒər/
Definition
A person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions in the wild.
Examples
The squirrel is a busy forager, gathering nuts and seeds to store for the winter months.
Many ancient human societies lived primarily as hunter-gatherers, acting as skilled foragers in their local environment.
Experienced foragers always carry a guidebook to ensure they do not accidentally harvest poisonous plants.
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