In
zoology, a
herbivore is an
animal that is adapted to eat primarily
plant matter (rather than
meat). Although such animals are sometimes refered to as being vegetarian, this term is more properly reserved for
humans who choose not to eat meat as opposed to animals that are unable to.
Herbivores can be further classified into various sub-groups, such as
frugivores, which eat mainly
fruit; or
folivores, which specialize in eating
leaves. This specialization is far from universal, however, and many fruit- and leaf-eating animals also eat other parts of plants, notably
roots and
seeds. The diets of some herbivorous animals vary with the seasons, especially in the temperate zones, where different plant foods are most available at different times of year. Below here is a list that includes animals that are unable to chew or digest animal matter.
Animals that are true herbivores
The following are herbivorous animals:
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