Carnivorous are animals that feed on flesh of other animals. The word "carnivore" means "meat-eater". Even there are some plants that capture and digest insects. These plants are called carnivores plants. Some examples of Carnivorous animals are lion, tiger, fox, etc. Carnivorous plants are Pitcher plants, Venus flytrap, etc. NOTE:
Are human
beings carnivores or herbivores?
- Intestinal tract length. Carnivorous animals have intestinal tracts that
are 3-6x their body length, while herbivores have intestinal tracts 10-12x
their body length. Human beings have the same intestinal tract ratio as
herbivores.
- Stomach acidity. Carnivores’ stomachs are 20x more acidic than the
stomachs of herbivores. Human stomach acidity matches that of herbivores.
- Saliva. The saliva of carnivores is acidic. The saliva of
herbivores is alkaline, which helps pre-digest plant foods. Human saliva
is alkaline.
- Shape of intestines. Carnivore bowels are smooth, shaped like a pipe,
so meat passes through quickly — they don’t have bumps or pockets.
Herbivore bowels are bumpy and pouch-like with lots of pockets, like a
windy mountain road, so plant foods pass through slowly for optimal nutrient
absorption. Human bowels have the same characteristics as those of
herbivores.
- Fiber. Carnivores don’t require fiber to help move food
through their short and smooth digestive tracts. Herbivores require
dietary fiber to move food through their long and bumpy digestive tracts,
to prevent the bowels from becoming clogged with rotting food. Humans have
the same requirement as herbivores.
- Cholesterol. Cholesterol is not a problem for a carnivore’s
digestive system. A carnivore such as a cat can handle a high-cholesterol
diet without negative health consequences. A human cannot. Humans have
zero dietary need for cholesterol because our bodies manufacture all we
need. Cholesterol is only found in animal foods, never in plant foods. A
plant-based diet is by definition cholesterol-free.
- Claws and teeth. Carnivores have claws, sharp front teeth capable
of subduing prey, and no flat molars for chewing. Herbivores have no claws
or sharp front teeth capable of subduing prey, but they have flat molars
for chewing. Humans have the same characteristics as herbivores.
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