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Herbivores

Animals that eat only plants

are called herbivores or
herbivorous animals. Cow,

bu alo, sheep, goat, horse, Giraffe

zebra, gira e, deer and rabbit Cow
are some of the herbivores.

Carnivores

Animals that eat only the esh
of other animals are called Herbivorous animals

carnivores or carnivorous
animals. Tiger, lion, cat, snake, frog, eagle,

owl, crocodile and lizard are some of the
carnivores.

Omnivores

Animals that eat both plants and the esh Lion Snake
of other animals are called omnivores or
omnivorous animals. Dog, monkey, bear,

chimpanzee, ant, sparrow and crow are some
of the omnivores.

Bear Crow

Activity S E L Social Awareness • Understanding

Recall and write the names of at least 20 animals you know. Discuss their food types with your friends
and parents. Now, list their names under the three headings–Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores in your
notebook.

EATING HABITS OF ANIMALS

As animals eat di erent types of food, they have di erent feeding habits.

Eating Habits of Herbivores

Herbivores like cow, bu alo, camel, etc., bite their food with their sharp front

teeth and swallow half-chewed food. When they have eaten, they bring the half-

chewed food back into their mouth. ey chew and grind it with their strong

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