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228 Arrow-Puffin-3_Semester-1 SciencepigbearLet us now learn more about the eating habits of animals. The eating habits of an animal depend on the mouth parts of the animal. EATING HABITS OF ANIMALSHerbivores like cows, horses, giraffes, sheep and goats have flat and broad front teeth to bite off leaves and grass. Their strong back teeth help them chew the food well. Have you ever seen a cow eating grass? It swallows the grass first. Later, it brings the grass back into its mouth and chews it for a long time. This is called chewing the cud.grass deer tigerAnimals like lions, tigers, cheetahs, wolves and foxes eat the flesh of other animals. All flesh-eating animals are called carnivores.Animals like bears, pigs and crows eat both plants and animals. Do you know what such animals are called? They are called omnivores. crowFOOD CHAINA deer eats grass. A tiger eats a deer. This is a chain that plants and animals form. It is called a food chain. All food chains begin with plants.What do omnivores eat?CheckpointWhat do carnivores eat and can you name two examples of carnivores?CheckpointA cow has four stomachs.Did you know?