10 Examples Of Herbivores

Herbivores are animals that primarily feed on plants and plant-based materials. These animals have specialized digestive systems that allow them to break down tough cellulose in plants and extract nutrients. Herbivory is an example of predation.

Examples Of Herbivores

Here are ten examples of herbivore animals:

Animal	Diet	Role in Ecosystem
Elephants	Herbivore, consuming up to 300 pounds of vegetation per day	Maintains vegetation control in savannah ecosystems
Giraffes	Herbivore, reaching leaves high up in trees	Maintains tree health in savannah ecosystems
Cows	Herbivore, domesticated for milk and meat products	Important for agriculture and food industries
Deer	Herbivore, important for seed dispersal in forests	Maintains forest ecosystem and biodiversity
Rabbits	Herbivore, known for rapid reproduction and as a food source	Important for predator-prey relationships in ecosystems
Gorillas	Herbivore, feeds on leaves, fruits, and stems of plants	Maintains forest ecosystems and biodiversity
Koalas	Herbivore, feeds almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves	Important for maintaining eucalyptus tree populations
Beavers	Herbivore, feeds on bark and leaves from trees, and plants	Important for maintaining aquatic and riparian habitats
Brontosaurus	Herbivore, with a long neck to reach leaves high in trees	Extinct, played a role in ancient ecosystems
Grasshoppers	Herbivore, feeding on grasses and other plants	Important for maintaining grassland ecosystems