Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores for Kids | Learn which animals eat plants, meat, or both
Do you know the difference between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores? Do you know which one you are? In this video for kids, you will learn all about the three diets that animals (and even a few plants!) follow. You will also learn what exactly these three words mean. One of the main characteristics that distinguishes the type of diet an animal will follow is the teeth. Herbivores only eat plants. These animals tend to have dull or no canine teeth and big, flat side and back teeth. They use their molars to crush and grind the plants they consume. Examples include sheep, cows, giraffes, rats, and grasshoppers. You could consider herbivores vegetarians! Carnivores, on the other hand, only eat meat. They have long and sharp canine teeth next to their front teeth. They also have sharp cheek teeth called carnassials that help them cut up meat in their mouths. Carnivorous animals include lions, spiders, sharks, wolves, dragonflies, and the Venus fly-trap (which is actually a plant). Finally, that leaves us with omnivores, which eat both plants and animals. Humans are omnivores because we consume both types of food. Omnivores have a combination of flat teeth and sharp teeth because they eat both plants and animals. Apart from humans, other omnivores include lizards, turtles, apes, catfish, and bears. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about the diets of different animals! If you want to learn even more, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more! learnbright.org/lessons/science/herbivores-carnivores-omnivores/ learnbright.org/lessons/science/food-chain/ What you will learn in Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores for Kids: 0:00 Introduction to the three diets 1:10 What the suffix -vore means and what herbi-, carni-, and omni- mean 2:09 Traits of herbivores 3:27 Examples of herbivores 3:48 Traits of carnivores 5:06 Examples of carnivores 5:35 Traits of omnivores 6:39 Examples of omnivores 7:04 Quiz time Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos, so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll get notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: @LearnBright Website: learnbright.org/ *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high-quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=science #herbivores #carnivores #omnivores
