Herbivores And Carnivores

All living things require energy to survive. Some animals can live off plants, while others must hunt prey to stay alive. Read all about the distinctions between herbivores and carnivores, their defining characteristics, and the importance of each group in the food chain.

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Explains the important differences between animals classified as herbivores and those recognized as carnivores.

What do carnivores eat? Mostly meat! Find out what classifies an animal as a 'carnivore,' as well as how common features like tooth shape reflect an animal's diet. Get and in-depth look at a wide range of fascinating animals from around the world and introduce readers to ideas about the relationships between animals.

"Leaf-eaters and more... Most people have a diverse diet. Eggs, meat, bread, fish--we eat it all. Like many other species, humans are omnivores, or animals that eat a combination of meat and plants. Pigs are omnivores, too, and have such a strong sense of smell that they're able to detect animals that live underground. Other animals, called herbivores, eat only plants. For example, giraffes use their long necks to reach the leaves they munch on all day long. Learn about the role food plays in the animal kingdom and understand why different animals have different feeding habits." -- page 4 of cover.

Demonstrates how Africa's physical features, savannas and abundant grazers enabled frugivorous apes to become savanna-living hunters.