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an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
Commonly known as the brain worm, Parelaphostrongylus tenuis is a parasitic nematode that infects a large range of wild and domestic herbivores, such as moose and elk.
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Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Grasslands gave way to forests, and the large herbivores the lions depended on began to disappear.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Wild mammals and birds, both herbivores and carnivores, generally got smaller as human populations expanded, landscapes became more fragmented and hunting pressure increased.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Hamilton, a professor of biology and research science at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, studies the role bison and other large herbivores play in ecosystems.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Grasslands gave way to forests, and the large herbivores the lions depended on began to disappear.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Wild mammals and birds, both herbivores and carnivores, generally got smaller as human populations expanded, landscapes became more fragmented and hunting pressure increased.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Hamilton, a professor of biology and research science at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, studies the role bison and other large herbivores play in ecosystems.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
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Neighbors welcome Elanco to The Valley Seven decades ago, Elanco spun off from drug company Eli Lilly to manufacture medicines for animals instead of humans, including drugs for dogs, cats, cattle, swine and poultry.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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In fact, only 29 fatal incidents involving the animals have been recorded in North America since 1868.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One meta-analysis found no significant advantage over vegetarian or DASH diets.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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To make this soup vegetarian, swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Just be sure to use a vegan butter alternative in the sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Big names left the Sacramento market in September Six eateries closed their doors around the capital region in September, including a popular vegan fast food spot.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, in every case, the ancestors were either insectivores or carnivores, with insect-eaters making the shift about three times more often than carnivores.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Chimpanzees seemed to accept Goodall as one of their own, and the public was fascinated by both her easy familiarity with the creatures as well as her groundbreaking discoveries that showed just how much chimps are like humans.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether your child becomes a fantastic creature, a spell-binding witch, or something more run-of-the-mill, their expression of pure imagination is the magic of Halloween.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus, if you’re constantly nagged by pesky mosquitos and other flying critters, scoop up this outdoor bug zapper to rid your space of bugs for good.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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If small critters like voles or mice are an issue in your garden, protect the delicate hosta stems and crowns, which these animals might see as dinner during colder months.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The wee beastie ends the season in Arthur’s body, ready to continue its freaky little business.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Most of the remaining beasties now live on remote islands near the equator, and most humans would conveniently like to forget them.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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