Classify the following as herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.
(a) Elephant

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Animals can be divided into three categories on basis of their food habits.
1. Herbivores- They derive their food from plants and the plant derived material.
2. Carnivores- They feed on meat of other animals as source of food.
3. Omnivores- These are the animals that prefer to eat both meat and plant matter.
Final answer: Elephant is a herbivore animal and it consumes only plant material.

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Classify the following as herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.(a) Elephant

Classify the following as herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.
(a) Elephant