Some animals eat only plants! These animals are called herbivores. Herbivores have special ways of eating plants, like strong teeth for chewing or long necks for reaching leaves high up in trees. Think of cows munching on grass or giraffes eating leaves. They are all herbivores!
Plants provide herbivores with the energy they need to grow and stay healthy. It's a very important relationship in nature. Let's explore this relationship more through these questions!
Match the words with their meanings:
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 1. Herbivore | A. An animal that only eats plants |
| 2. Plant | B. Food for animals |
| 3. Leaves | C. A living thing that makes its own food |
| 4. Grass | D. A green plant eaten by cows |
| 5. Food | E. Part of the plant that herbivores eat |
Fill in the missing words in the sentences below.
A __________ is an animal that eats only __________. Cows and __________ are examples of herbivores. Plants give them __________. A giraffe uses its long neck to reach __________ on trees.
Imagine you are a zookeeper. You need to feed a group of herbivores. What kinds of food would you give them and why? Explain your answer.
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