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Question
What are herbivores, carnivores and omnivores? Give two examples of each.
Solution
Animals that eat plants for their nutrition are called herbivores. For example: Cows and goats Animals that eat flesh of other animals are called carnivores. For example: Lions and tigers Animals that eat both plants and animals are called omnivores. For example: Human beings and bears
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