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 Herbivores feed only on plants.

l Herbivores such as sheep, cows,

rabbits, deer, etc. have large
incisors to cut the grass and

leaves. They have broad molars Rabbit
to grind and chew the food. Cow

Moreover, they have specially
adapted long alimentary canals

to break down the plant material
eaten by them.

l Parrot eats fruits and nuts. It has Sheep Deer

a curved, pointed and strong
beak that helps in piercing, biting

and holding fruits as wells as in
crushing and chewing hard nuts

and seeds.

l Rats, mice, rabbits and moles are
called rodents. They eat seeds Teeth of herbivores Beak of parrot

and fruits. They have chisel-like sharp incisors which help them gnaw
the food. They do not have canines.

 Carnivores eat the flesh of other animals. A carnivore is a

predator because it has to find and catch its prey.
l Carnivores such as cheetah, lion, tiger and leopard

have sharp canines for tearing the flesh. They
have sharp, strong claws for catching and holding Teeth of carnivores

onto their prey. They also have a strong sense of smell.

Knowledge Zone
1. Some carnivores such as wolves, hunt in a group called a pack. They form a circle
around their prey before they attack.

2. The smallest carnivorous mammal is the weasel. This little mammal is found in North
America. Its weight is 57 grams.
3. A lion usually hunts alone by creeping towards its prey without being noticed, and
when it is about 30 metres away, it runs very fast to catch the prey.

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