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Carnivores use digestive enzymes to break down meat into amino acids that they can use.
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Why do carnivores have a shorter small intestine?
It takes longer to digest plants because of the high amount of fiber.
Are mussels carnivores?
They are filter feeders, which means that they suck in any organic material and digest it, so they eat anything that they take in.
Small intestine in herbivores and carnivores?
small intestine is longer in herbivores because they have to digest the cellulose and fibres as they only eat plants.
Are domestic cats omnivores?
Cats are Mandatory carnivores, meaning that they only digest meats. But despite that, these days they mix rice and other things into dry cat food.
Can carnivores digest plants?
Slightly yes.A carnivore can,For example:A lion can eat dead animals because it kills animals like a zebra when its dead.So i think yes.I know this probally didnt give much information. -10 year old Shariesa
Can you feed your ferret carrots?
No. They are obligate carnivores and can only digest meat.
Can ferrets eat chicken?
Yes. Ferrets are obligate carnivores and can only digest meat.
Can you feed your gerbil a lizard?
I don't think their carnivores if they are a lizards probably two big to digest.
Do ferrets eat animals or plants?
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, so they don't eat vegetables. They can't get nutrients from vegetables. Do not feed any vegetables to your ferret as they cannot digest vegetable, fruits or any grains.
Why do carnivores have a shorter small intestine?
It takes longer to digest plants because of the high amount of fiber.
Can you give veggies to a ferret?
No. Ferrets are obligate carnivores and their digestive system is only able to digest meat.
How does a ferret digest its food?
A ferret has a very short digestive track that elimates waste in about three hours. Ferrets are carnivores and can only digest meat. They are unable to digest fruits, grains and vegetables which pass through undigested.
Why carnivores need strong acids in their stomachs?
carnivores have strong hydrochloric acid to digest the meat - meat proteins require more work to break them down than vegetables
How do monk seals survive on animals?
Monk seals are carnivores and like all carnivores, they have specially adapted digestive systems to digest and best use the nutrients found in the meat that they consume.
What herbs I Can feed my cat?
Cats are "obligate carnivores". That is, their digestive systems digest meat. They do not digest any form of plant matter well. Do not feed your cat herbs- feed them meat.
Are mussels carnivores?
They are filter feeders, which means that they suck in any organic material and digest it, so they eat anything that they take in.
Are garter snakes vegetarians?
No, all snakes regardless of species are carnivores and cannot digest plant matter whatsoever on their own.
