Define herbivores, carnivores and omnivores and give examples.

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Herbivores: The animals that feed on plants are herbivores. E.g. cow, goat, sheep etc.
Carnivores: The animals that feed on other animals or flesh are carnivores. E.g. tiger, lion, dog etc.
Omnivores: The animals that feed on both plants and flesh are omnivores. E.g. human

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1.	Dairy products	....................	....................
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Define herbivores, carnivores and omnivores and give examples.

Herbivores: The animals that feed on plants are herbivores. E.g. cow, goat, sheep etc.Carnivores: The animals that feed on other animals or flesh are carnivores. E.g. tiger, lion, dog etc.Omnivores: The animals that feed on both plants and flesh are omnivores. E.g. human

Herbivores: The animals that feed on plants are herbivores. E.g. cow, goat, sheep etc.
Carnivores: The animals that feed on other animals or flesh are carnivores. E.g. tiger, lion, dog etc.
Omnivores: The animals that feed on both plants and flesh are omnivores. E.g. human