Herbivore | Community Health

A herbivore is an animal that has evolved to feed on plants, including vascular tissues like foliage, fruits, and seeds, as the main component of its diet. With specialized mouth structures and digestive systems, herbivores like [[horses|Horses]] and [[cattle|Cattle]] have adapted to break down and extract nutrients from plant materials. From the [[amazon-rainforest|Amazon Rainforest]] to the [[savannas|Savannas]], herbivores play a crucial role in shaping their ecosystems. With over 75% of all mammal species being herbivores, they have developed unique strategies to survive and thrive on a plant-based diet. According to the [[national-geographic|National Geographic]], herbivores have evolved to occupy a wide range of ecological niches, from the [[deserts|Deserts]] to the [[mountains|Mountains]].