not being seen by predators is a kind of protection against predators
protecting_oneself_from_predators is protectingoneself. protecting_oneself_from_predators is defending_against_attack. shielding is not protection. protecting_oneself_from_predators is not protectingoneself. protecting_oneself_from_predators is not defending_against_attack. safeguard is not protecting. protecting is not event. defense is not protection. patrol is not protection. shielding is not actively_protecting.