Posted on 06-11-2009
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and i mean STRICT vegetarianism, none of this “oh i can eat fish or chicken and still be called a vegetarian” nonsense

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joanie on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

an herbivore would be vegan, where you eat no animal products. I suspect that it would more likely mean raw vegan, but it probably covers cooked food as well.


Kim N on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

Herbivore is a biological definition for an animal who can't eat meat. Omnivore is a biological definition for an animal who can eat both meat and plants. Vegetarians are omnivores who choose to not eat meat.


Yep on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

A vegetarian still eats animal products, so they wouldnt be considered an herbivore. A vegan would be considered an herbivore, as their diet only consists of plants.


exsft on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

An herbivore is any animal who cannot digest large quantities of meat or animal protein.. Many so called herbivores however, like pandas, elephants gorillas eat some meat/animal that naturally comes with their food. ie insects

Vegetarians are humans who choose to eat plant foods exclusively..

the differences are "choose to eat" and "humans"… Humans are the only animals capable of choosing between meat and plant foods exclusively as their source of nutrition.. common" animals eat what's available to them as dictated by what they are "designed" to eat


Toe the line on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

You have two accurate answers. An herbivore eats only vegetation and only rarely would they eat any sort of meat (insects on their vegetation). A vegetarian makes the choice to not eat meat, that they have the ability to do so if they desired to.

Herbivore is by nature the way the are. A vegetarian is by choice.


blah on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

vegetarianism just does not eat meat
and according to all my sciences, herbivore ONLY eats vegetables and fruits. so i guess herbivore is kinda like vegan.


Mahesha on June 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm #

A vegetarian is a person who chooses not to eat animal flesh.

A vegan is a person for some reason would not eat or consume animal flesh, eggs, milk or any animal product.

A vegan is sort of yes, a herbivore.

Now herbivores are turning into be vegetarians too. Some kangaroos, even kettle eat other food products. Kangaroos love pizza.


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