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an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
Unlike most hockey players, Mammuthus was an herbivore.
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
An April 2025 study in Frontiers in Biogeography takes another look at these extinct herbivores, which were wiped out by human hunting during the last Ice Age between around 50,000 and 34,000 years ago.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Stunning stat: The invasive Lantana camara has entangled 300,000 square kilometers of India's forests, diminishing food sources for herbivores.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite their intimidating size, elephant birds were likely herbivores, browsing on fruits, leaves, and low-lying plants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
An April 2025 study in Frontiers in Biogeography takes another look at these extinct herbivores, which were wiped out by human hunting during the last Ice Age between around 50,000 and 34,000 years ago.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Stunning stat: The invasive Lantana camara has entangled 300,000 square kilometers of India's forests, diminishing food sources for herbivores.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite their intimidating size, elephant birds were likely herbivores, browsing on fruits, leaves, and low-lying plants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
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Police said there was no sign of food or water for the animals, and investigators believe the animals died from prolonged starvation or dehydration, according to the release.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The chemicals can also linger for years in the bodies and bloodstreams of animals and humans.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Given Gen Z's concern for the environment and animal welfare, most people in America who identify as vegetarians fall within that age range, the data said.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The swiss cheese pairs beautifully with the mushroom and garlic flavors, a vegetarian’s dream empanada.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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These Golden Hour Savings deals bring these loafers’ price tag down to as low as $52, which is much cheaper than most leather (or vegan leather) loafers.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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Runaway Cow was one of several vegan spots named by PETA in early June when the animal rights organization recognized Chicago as the top vegan-friendly city in the country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The lemurs and tenrecs of Madagascar, for example, are descended from primates and insectivores that used to be much more widespread.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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More on Groundhogs Moles Moles are insectivores, tunneling to find food.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Pollinators Matter As National Pollinator Week continues, embracing trends like pollinator pots, promoted by TikTok creators and supported by organizations like Bee Cups, offers an easy and meaningful way to help these crucial creatures thrive.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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For these captive creatures, extinction seemed similarly inevitable.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 June 2025
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This log flume ride, which debuted in November 2024, is centered on the sites and sounds of 1920s Bayou Country, including zydeco and Afro-Cuban music, Mardi Gras, the culinary traditions of New Orleans and, of course, the region’s critters—crocodiles among them.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
27 June 2025
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Naming the critter Finnegan, the fox has been prominent throughout Mikayla's social media content.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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That hybrid classification extends to recent hits such as Minecraft and Sonic the Hedgehog, which combine live actors with CGI beasties.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The risks are evident – having these kinds of four-legged beasties roaming free around us without the guardrails they’re programmed with could be – well - pretty chaotic.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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