Animals that feed only on other animals are called ___.

carnivores

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herbivores

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omnivores

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The correct option is A
carnivores

Animals that feed on other animals are called carnivores. For example, tiger, lion, and wolf feed on the body parts of other small and weaker animals for their survival. Whereas, herbivores feed on plants and omnivores eat both plants and animals like humans.

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Animals that feed only on other animals are called ___.

The correct option is A carnivores Animals that feed on other animals are called carnivores. For example, tiger, lion, and wolf feed on the body parts of other small and weaker animals for their survival. Whereas, herbivores feed on plants and omnivores eat both plants and animals like humans.

The correct option is A
carnivores

Animals that feed on other animals are called carnivores. For example, tiger, lion, and wolf feed on the body parts of other small and weaker animals for their survival. Whereas, herbivores feed on plants and omnivores eat both plants and animals like humans.