We saw that the isotopic signature of Australopithecus was low—similar to that of herbivores. Our findings suggest that these ape-like, small-brained early hominins were eating mostly plants. There ...

Animals that eat plants are called herbivores. As they eat a diet of grass and clover, cows are classed as herbivores. The name for animals that eat meat and plants. Rats eat plants, seeds ...

“We’ve known for a long time that herbivores do eat other insects, but so far people studying herbivory have kind of ignored that because it’s a lot easier to put herbivores in a neat bin in which ...

Some animals called carnivores only eat meat. Others are called ‘herbivores’. They only eat plants. Animals need to eat so they can stay alive because food is the main source of energy for all ...

that diminish the benefits of eating a plant. In comparison to qualitative defenses, quantitative defenses are generally effective against all herbivores but require larger doses. As a result ...

Giraffes are herbivores, eating grasses, leaves, and even bamboo. Always alert, giraffes cannot trot, due to their unique ...

We saw that the isotopic signature of Australopithecus was low—similar to that of herbivores. Our findings suggest that these ape-like, small-brained early hominins were eating mostly plants.