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A '''carnivore''' is any animal that feeds predominantly on other animals in its primary diet (e.g. [[lion]], [[tiger]], [[dog]]). An animal may be a carnivore regardless of its size; an ant, for example, can be carnivorous. | A '''carnivore''' is any animal that feeds predominantly on other animals in its primary diet (e.g. [[lion]], [[tiger]], [[dog]]). An animal may be a carnivore regardless of its size; an ant, for example, can be carnivorous. | ||
Animals that exclusively eat plants are [[herbivore|herbivores]], while those that eat plants and animals are [[omnivore|omnivores]]. | Animals that exclusively eat plants are [[herbivore|herbivores]], while those that eat plants and animals are [[omnivore|omnivores]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:01, 25 July 2024
A carnivore is any animal that feeds predominantly on other animals in its primary diet (e.g. lion, tiger, dog). An animal may be a carnivore regardless of its size; an ant, for example, can be carnivorous.
Animals that exclusively eat plants are herbivores, while those that eat plants and animals are omnivores.