Animals who eat only plants are known as ______.

carnivores

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herbivores

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omnivores

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scavengers

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Solution

The correct option is B herbivores
Animals who feed on grass, leaves and other plant based food are called herbivores.

Example: Deer, rabbit and elephants.

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