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an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivores
Since 2003 there has been a 16 percent average annual increase in the numbers of lions and an average 7 percent for elephants, and a general fivefold jump in nonmigrating herbivores.
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Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Rhynchosaurs were among the most successful land herbivores at that time, living alongside the earliest dinosaurs.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
As the climate shifted from wet, mangrove-like forests to more arid environments, many early herbivores struggled to adapt and eventually disappeared.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Though the herbivores typically only feast on veggies, groundhogs still have formidable teeth.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
This suggests that these trees have evolved a unique defense strategy where chemical compounds are mobilized to seal wounds, while also inhibiting the invasion of pathogens or herbivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The herbivores are distantly related to deer and cows.
—Daniel Hunt
january 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
To protect your lilacs against hooved herbivores, install tall fencing or cages around your lilac bushes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
First, wolves ate more medium-sized herbivores.
—Alex Jensen, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Rhynchosaurs were among the most successful land herbivores at that time, living alongside the earliest dinosaurs.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
As the climate shifted from wet, mangrove-like forests to more arid environments, many early herbivores struggled to adapt and eventually disappeared.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Though the herbivores typically only feast on veggies, groundhogs still have formidable teeth.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
This suggests that these trees have evolved a unique defense strategy where chemical compounds are mobilized to seal wounds, while also inhibiting the invasion of pathogens or herbivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The herbivores are distantly related to deer and cows.
—Daniel Hunt
january 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
To protect your lilacs against hooved herbivores, install tall fencing or cages around your lilac bushes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
First, wolves ate more medium-sized herbivores.
—Alex Jensen, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivores
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The agency is investigating, adding that the dead animals were found on private property.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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That included looking at everything from the average cost of groceries for vegetarians and vegans, the number of restaurants with vegetarian and vegan offerings, and for the vegetarian lifestyle, the availability of vegan and vegetarian festivals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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That included looking at everything from the average cost of groceries for vegetarians and vegans, the number of restaurants with vegetarian and vegan offerings, and for the vegetarian lifestyle, the availability of vegan and vegetarian festivals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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Most good people, who manage these trade-offs with compassion and skill, are creatures of fragile equilibria.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Deep sea expeditions regularly come across creatures that haven't been described by science.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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These critters are voracious filter feeders that deplete the plankton that other native fish also depend on.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Abby’s Magical Beasties, where one of the beasties goes missing, and Abby must problem-solve.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a horrific twist, Kasumi (Kana Hanazawa) wakes up way too early — and thus has to battle the ferocious beasties to survive.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Herbivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivores. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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