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They eat their young so none of their predators can eat them. The meat is a prime protein source.

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What animals eat their children?

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Animals must eat their food because they might die. It is also because just like humans eat food, animals have to eat food.


Why are animals dependind on plants?

Animals are dependant on plants because of the ongoing food chain. For example: Small animals eat plants, and large animals eat small animals. So if there were no plants the smallest animals would not be able to eat, so would die out, and larger animals would not be able to eat either, so they would also die.


Do foxes eat young?

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What do young foxes eat?

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Is it normal for a hamster to eat their young?

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