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Foxes and some other carnivores eat grass as a source of dietary fiber, to maintain bulk in their digestive systems. Undigested fiber acts as a laxative to promote movement in the bowel.

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Q: What is meant by the following statement Grass is just as important as mice in the diet of a carnivore such as a fox?
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