as in animal
an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
One stretch shows the carnivore and herbivore tracks crossing, raising questions about whether and how the two were interacting.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
What's especially interesting is there are points where the carnivore and herbivore tracks cross over, which means these humongous creatures may have interacted in some way at this site.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
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Though variable, the Australopithecus ratios were more similar to those of herbivores, ultimately suggesting that these human ancestors depended mostly on a vegetarian diet.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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Many animals that are regularly found in yards and gardens give birth to a large number of babies at once.—
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If matching animals is more important for you though, Crystal Palace is nicknamed the Eagles and the team have one as part of their logo.—
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As a vegetarian, my go-to is a classic pretzel paired with our house blonde ale.—
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These powders can help increase protein intake, particularly for vegans or vegetarians who might otherwise struggle to hit their protein goals.—
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Lamai Fresh Coconut Ice Cream Located on a backstreet in Lamai, this mom-and-pop shop is all about vegan ice cream made with coconut milk.—
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This genius vegan leather version comes in Palm Springs-festive gold and four other colors with a removable crossbody strap.—
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Here’s how to manage groundhogs Moles Moles are insectivores, tunneling to find food.—
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Among the species declines that have led to billions fewer birds in North America over the last half-century, grassland birds and aerial insectivores have been hit especially hard, having lost many bugs that once fed them.—
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Maybe someday, a new bike helmet model might have been inspired by a creature that is no more than seven inches long but literally doesn’t crack under pressure.—
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Per the Miami Herald, the apartment resident narrowly avoided being bitten by the 2-foot-long venomous creature before professionals arrived to remove the reptile.—
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According to an new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these other furry forecasting critters in the U.S. have more accurate prediction rates.—
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The critters dig up the bulbs that my wife spends hours planting.—
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Catch up quick: The legendary little beastie first came to New Orleans by way of the Terrebonne Parish animal shelter.—
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But regardless of whether the beastie predicts six more weeks of winter or holds out the promise of an early Spring, next week should bring a respite of warmer weather.—
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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