Classification of Animals Based on Food Habits Class 1

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Classification of Animals Based on their Eating Habits

Difference Between Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores Animals

Animals

a) Animals are living beings just like us, and they are found in nature all around the world.
b) Just like humans, animals also need certain things to grow and survive, like air, food, water and shelter.
c) Animals come in various shapes and sizes and they have different characteristics.
d) They live in different types of habitats and have various eating habits.
e) Some examples of animals are: Dogs, lions, crows, panda bears, sharks, frogs, snakes, flies, etc.

Classification of Animals Based on their Eating Habits

Animals can be divided into different groups based on their food habits. Different eating habits are essential to the survival of animals. The eating habits of animals can be divided into three major categories:

Herbivores Animals

a) Herbivores are a group of animals that mainly eat plants.
b) Their primary food source is plants and their parts like leaves, stems, fruits, etc.
c) Some common examples of herbivores are cows, rabbits, elephants, deer, etc.

List of Herbivore Animals

Animal	Diet
Elephant	Grasses, leaves, bark, fruits, roots
Giraffe	Leaves, twigs, fruits
Koala	Eucalyptus leaves
Cow	Grasses, hay, grains, plants
Deer	Grasses, leaves, shoots, acorns
Horse	Grasses, grains, hay, some fruits
Panda	Bamboo leaves, stems
Hippopotamus	Grasses, aquatic plants
Tortoise	Grasses, leaves, some fruits, cacti
Iguana	Leaves, fruits, flowers

Read About: Classification of Plants

Carnivores Animals

a) Carnivores are a group of animals that primarily eats other animals.
b) Their main source of food is meat and flesh.
c) Carnivores usually hunt and catch their prey.
d) Some common examples of carnivores are lions, wolves, leopards, sharks, etc.

List of Carnivores Animals

Animal	Diet
Lion	Wildebeests, zebras, antelope
Tiger	Deer, wild boar, smaller prey
Wolf	Deer, rabbits, smaller mammals
Polar Bear	Seals, fish, whales
Great White Shark	Fish, seals, marine mammals
Crocodile	Fish, birds, mammals, and more
Eagle	Small mammals, birds, fish
Cheetah	Gazelles, impalas, smaller prey
Komodo Dragon	Deer, wild boar, smaller prey
Spotted Hyena	Carrion, small mammals

Omnivores Animals

a) Omnivores are a group of animals that eat both plants and animals.
b) They can consume and digest a wide range of food sources.
c) They can eat nuts, fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs, insects, etc.
d) Humans, crows, bears and raccoons are a few examples of omnivores.

List of Omnivores Animals

Animal	Diet
Bear	Berries, fish, plants, honey
Raccoon	Fruits, insects, leftovers
Humans	Fruits, vegetables, meat, grains
Chimpanzee	Fruits, leaves, insects
Crow	Insects, fruits, seeds
Opossum	Insects, fruits, small animals
Pigs	Roots, grains, bugs, scraps
Crows	Insects, fruits, leftovers
Red Fox	Small animals, fruits, insects

Read More: Classification of Animals

Differences Between Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores

Herbivores	Carnivores	Omnivores
They mainly eat plants.	They primarily eat animals.	They eat both plants and animals.
Their diet includes plant parts like stems, leaves and fruits.	They eat the meat and flesh of other animals.	They eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, eggs and insects.
Examples: Buffalos, cows, deer.	Examples: Tigers, cheetahs, wolves.	Examples: Humans, crows, bears.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the three main types of animals based on their eating habits?

The three main groups are Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores.

2. Why do carnivores like lions and tigers hunt?

Carnivores like lions and tigers hunt to catch their prey for food.

3. Can you name some herbivore animals?

Some examples of herbivore animals are cow, rabbit, elephant, and deer.

4. What do animals need to grow and survive?

Animals need air, food, water, and shelter to grow and survive.

5. Which group of animals might eat both berries and fish?

Omnivores, such as bears, might eat both berries and fish.

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