Question

Classify the following animals as herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.

Lion

Answer 1

Types of animals on the basis of food habits:

1. Animals can be divided into three categories on basis of their food habits.

• Herbivores- They derive their food from plant material.
• Carnivores- They feed on the meat of other animals as a source of food.
• Omnivores- These are the animals that prefer to eat both meat and plant matter.

Lion:

1. Lions are categorized as carnivores due to their feeding habits.
2. They feed on other animals known as prey.