Why herbivorous animals have and longer small-intestine compared to carnivorous?

Answer 1

The small intestine of the herbivore between 10 and 12 times the size of its trunk compared to the 3 to 6 times the length of the trunk of an omnivore or carnivore. The reason for the increased length is so that the herbivores body can keep the food inside the body long enough for all the minerals and nutrients to be extracted.

Answer 2

First of all, herbivores are animals. Herbivores have bigger intestines have larger intestines because vegetables, fruit and and leaves have a lot more fibre. To break fibre down, you will need a lot more power than we have in our digestive system. In short, it's there diet.

Answer 3

Of course, it depends on the size of the animal, and the specific species of animal. However, the general rule is that plant matter, especially leaves and grass, is harder to digest and needs time to ferment, while meats digest quickly and become toxic if they sit in the intestine too long. Thus, usually, a carnivore has a shorter, smaller intestine than an herbivore.

Answer 4

It takes longer to digest fibrous plant material as a rule, hence also the multi-stomach arrangement ruminants have.