Animal Diet Types

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that feed primarily on plants, leaves, fruits, and vegetables. Examples include cows, deer, rabbits, and elephants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that consume other animals as their primary food source. Examples include lions, tigers, wolves, and eagles.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plant-based and animal-based food. Examples include humans, bears, pigs, and raccoons.

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What are detritivores?

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Detritivores are animals that feed on decomposing organic material and help recycle nutrients in the ecosystem. Examples include earthworms, fungi, and some insects like beetles.

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What are insectivores?

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Insectivores are animals whose diet consists mainly of insects. Examples include frogs, anteaters, and some birds like swallows.