Food–Where does it come from Notes

WHAT DO ANIMALS EAT

•    Different animals eat different things.

•    Some animals eat only one particular rich food source; while others eat whatever they can find.

•    Animals need to consume food like us in order to stay alive.

•    Different animals have different feeding habits.

•    So, based on their feeding habits, animals can be divided into 3 groups:

HERBIVORES

•    Animals that feed only on plants and plant products are called herbivores or herbivorous animals.

     e.g.: giraffe, sheep, rabbit, cow, horse, panda bear, elephant, etc.

•    Herbivores eat leaves, berries, roots, or even bark of a tree.

Special characteristics of herbivores:

1. Herbivores have flat teeth.

2. They need to chew a lot in order to break down plant materials into very small pieces.

3. Having flat teeth helps herbivores to chew easier.