Trophy Room scene in Predator 2 that confirmed Yautja did, in fact, kill other life forms in the universe, but aside from that, it’s never really been shown on-screen. However, just because the movies don’t highlight the fact that Predators kill other creatures besides humans doesn’t mean it isn’t true, and other forms of Predator storytelling confirms it.

Hunting is part of the Predator religion, as the Yautja actually worship their prey in of recognizing their importance to the cosmic balance of the universe. Prey cannot exist without predators, and predators need prey to be predators in the first place. It’s a perpetual dance, a push and pull of the cosmic current in which all things exist, and the Yautja have committed their entire culture to this practice. In the movies, this is shown when Predators come to Earth (or abduct people from Earth) and hunt humans, though in the comics/novels/video games, they hunt way more species than that. Here are the 14 alien/non-human species Predators hunt when they’re not killing (or getting killed by) people.

14 Briar Wolf

Briar Wolves are scaly, wolf-life carnivores hunted by Predators as shown in Aliens vs Predator: Duel by Randy Stradley and Javier Saltares. These creatures are arguably the apex predators of their own homeworld, as they regularly hunt and consume the cattle-like creatures also featured in this crossover comic. However, as shown in this AvP story, they’re no match for the Predator.

13 Rhynth

Rhynth are more famous for their deadliness against Xenomorphs as opposed to Predators, though they’re still on the Yautja chopping-block as well. Appearing in Aliens vs Predator #3 by Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood, the Rhynth are armored rhino-like alien creatures that are raised like cattle by the humans of the off-world settlement Prosperity Wells, but are shockingly deadly in action. A stampede of them killed an entire horde of Xenomorphs, and were barely impacted by the creature’s acid blood, and that level of deadliness absolutely translates to conflicts with the Yautja.

12 Tetrabrachial Humanoids

While the name of this creature is one created by fans (as it doesn’t actually have one in-canon), the Tetrabrachial Humanoids in Predator: Fire and Stone #2 by Joshua Williamson and Chris Mooneyham are still major threats to the Yautja, and more than worthy prey. This storyline follows a group of Predators tracking one target species in particular, and their search brings them to the planet on which these creatures live. While it was implied that finding them was an accident, it was assuredly a welcome one, as this alien put up an incredible fight against the Predator one-v-one before finally going down.

11 Quatza-Rij

Predators don’t have to travel very far to kill this prey. The Quatza-Rij are creatures native to their homeworld of Yautja Prime, and are actually the very first prey the Yautja are exposed to as children. In fact, killing one of these creatures is a sign of maturity in Yautja culture (almost like a prerequisite to the Blooding Ritual). The idea of the Quatza-Rij was created by Sideshow Collectibles as background information for one of its products, the Ceremonial Mask (as Predators must wear this mask during the hunting ceremony), which was designed by Steve Wang.

10 Vy’drach

Like the Quatza-Rij, the Vy’drach is also native to Yautja Prime and acts as something of a ‘rite of age’ kill as well, though specifically for Yautja Spear Masters. If a Predator kills a Vy’drach using only a spear during the entire hunt, then they earn the title of Spear Master. Not only that, but the Predator also wins the hide of this winged beast that can then be fashioned into armor, which is nearly impervious to fire, electricity, and radiation. The only mention of a Vy’drach is in the video game Aliens versus Predator: Extinction, and the only proof of its existence is the armor worn by the Yautja Spear Masters in the game, making it one of the most lesser-known entries on this list despite its immense cultural significance.

9 XI4432-8 Natives

In Marvel Comics’ Predator #1 by Ed Brisson and Kev Walker, readers are introduced to these peculiar, nameless aliens from the planet designated XI4432-8. In this story, the ultimate Predator killer named Theta is tracking one Yautja in particular across the cosmos, and she does so by going to every planet on which Predators hunt. That line of tracking led Theta to this world, where she met these aliens, who were previous victims of the Predator species.

8 Squid-like Quadruped

Another nameless alien deadly enough to warrant the Predators’ attention, the ‘squid-like quadruped’ is a creature that made its debut in Marvel Comics’ Predator Vol. 2 #1 by Ed Brisson and Netho Diaz. This Cthulhu-esque creature was brought to the Predators’ hunting preserve world deliberately, which means it is a worthy-enough challenge to the Yautja to warrant abduction. While this creature didn’t have a lot of time on the page, its very inclusion on this world is enough to prove its mettle.

7 River Ghosts

The third issue of that very same Predator storyline by Ed Brisson and Netho Diaz introduced readers to yet another alien species hunted by the Predators known as River Ghosts. These creatures were also abducted and brought to the hunting preserve world during this comic book storylines, which is interesting given that they were also brought to a Predator hunting planet in the 2010 film Predators. In the comic, these River Ghosts hunted in a pack and were ferocious enough to rip a number of Predators apart with no weapons at all, making them incredibly impressive prey.

6 Engineers

Perhaps the deadliest prey on this list for the Predator species, the Engineers are cosmic scientists and, in fact, gods to many civilizations across the universe (including humanity). In the Alien vs Predator Fire and Stone crossover series, a team of Predators is trekking across the cosmos searching for the Engineers, as they’ve decided killing one would be the ultimate prize given their cosmic prevalence. This journey led to an ultimate showdown between the last surviving Predator and Engineer in Predator: Fire and Stone by Joshua Williamson and Christopher Mooneyham. The fight between them was epic, and on a level that deserves a live-action adaptation. Plus, the work that went into finding and ultimately challenging the Engineer before battle between them even commenced is reason enough to include the famous Prometheus antagonist prominently on this list.

5 Xenomorphs

If the Engineers are the deadliest species on this list in relation to the Predators, then Xenomorphs are the most significant. Xenomorphs are hunted by Predators as a part of the Yautja’s Blooding Ritual, which dictates that a Predator (or group) hunt and successfully eradicate a Xenomorph hive and brand itself with the mark of their clan with the Xenomorphs’ blood before they are fully mature of their species. Not only do Predators hunt Xenomorphs, but they actively spread them to planets and moons across the cosmos, ensuring their continued existence given how important they are to Predator culture. The first Xenomorph hunt was shown in Dark Horse Presents #34 by Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood, and based on the popularity of this conflict - as well as its in-world significance - it’s far from the last.