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Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores
Carnivores are a large group of mammals, and are called the Carnivora that has the feature of a meat-eating diet. Carnivores have two pairs of sharp-edged molars, and digestive systems that process food quickly. Few carnivores only eat meat; most eat some plant material. Most of these mammals are social.
Examples of Carnivores are:
| Lions/Lionesses |
| Red Panda |
| Sea Otter |
| Leopard |
| Dogs |
| Tiger |
| Racoon |
| Weasel |
Herbivores Herbivores are animals that have adapted to eat plant matter instead of meat. The herbivore sub-group is called the frugivores. Some herbivores eat fruit, while others eat leaves, roots, seeds, and nectar. Although herbivores eat fruits and plants, they will still attack humans to protect themselves.
Examples of Herbivores are:
| Elephant |
| Rabbit |
| Horse |
| Buffalo |
| Rhinoceros |
| Kangaroo |
| Antelope |
Omnivores Omnivores are animals that eat both plant and meat material. Most humans have an omnivorous diet, although some only eat plant matter. Some mammals, as well as rodents and birds, are omnivorous.
Examples of Omnivores are:
| Humans |
| Pigs |
| Bears |
| Rats/Mice |
| Rhinoceros |
| Raccoons |
| Wolves |
| Chimpanzees |
| Chickens |
| Crows |
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