English Across the Curriculum
The World of Mammals
What Mammals Eat
Herbivores are mammals that eat plants. They have special teeth that allow them to chew food better. Examples of herbivores are deer, cows and elephants. The giant panda is a plant eater that only eats bamboo.
Carnivores are mammals that eat other animals. Cats, dogs, tigers, lions, wolves belong to this group. They are hunters that tear their prey apart with sharp teeth. They do not chew their food very much.
Omnivores are mammals that eat plants and meat. Bears, , apes, pigs and humans are examples of omnivores.
