Herbivores are animals that eat plants. They have special teeth and digestive systems that help them to digest plant matter. Herbivores are an important part of the food chain, and they help to keep plant populations in check.
Giraffes are herbivores.
Noun: herbivore.
Adjective: herbivorous.
Adverb: herbivorously.
The word "herbivore" comes from the Latin words "herba", meaning "grass", and "vorare", meaning "to devour". It was first used in English in the 18th century to describe an animal that eats only plants.
What does a herbivore eat?
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