HERBIVORES
What is an herbivore?
Animals that diet consist of plants
What is an omnivore?
Animal who's diet consists of plants and animals
What is an insectivore?
Animal who's diet consist of insects.
What is a carnivore?
Animals who's diet consist of other animals
Which one of the following is an omnivore?
a. Owl
b. tiger
c. tenrec
d. Opossum
Opossum
Do herbivores prefer to live alone or in groups? Extra 200 points if you can name the general term for their group!
Not usually! They like to live in groups called herds!
What are some examples of omnivores?
Opossum
Raccoons
Maned wolf
Bears
What are some examples of insectivores?
Armadillo
Tenrec
Giant Ant eater
Pangolin
Give some examples of carnivores
Wolf
Weasels
Lynx
Jaguars
How do herbivores spread the seeds of different plants and fruits?
Through eating those seeds, then pooping them out as they graze!
Name one herbivore we talked about this week or that you have seen in the zoo?
Bison, Tortoise, reindeer, kangaroo
Are omnivores typically hunters or prey?
This depends on the animal but most omnivores are prey animals.
Are insectivores typically predators or prey?
Typically they are prey but this depends on the size of the insectivore and the defense mechanisms of the animal.
Why do carnivores have sharp teeth?
So they can tear the meat apart and eat!
Do anteaters have teeth?
No! They slurp ants and bugs with their long sticky tongue!
What type of teeth do herbivores have?
Flat teeth
Are humans considered omnivores?
Yes
How do insectivores find their food? Sniffing, digging, flying, listening? Which one?
Sniffing into the ground to find the bugs, digging to find bugs or listening to hear for the bugs!
What do carnivores mainly eat?
Meat (fish, chicken, beef)
What do omnivores and carnivores have in common?
Both eat meat and have some physical attributes that help with hunting other animals.
Name a large herbivore that lives in Texas?
Cows, Pronghorn, Horses, Whitetail Deer
What type of teeth do omnivores have? Why?
Flat and Sharp teeth! Because they eat plants and meat!
Do insectivores eat big animals or small animals? What do they eat?
Small animals! insects like ants, butterflies, beetles, worms, etc.
What are some carnivores that are native to Texas?
Black bears
Bobcat
Mountain lions
True or False.
Herbivores often have eyes on the sides of their heads to help them watch for predators as they eat?
True!