Obligate carnivores are animals (such as cats) that require nutrients only found in animal flesh, and are unable to break down plant matter. Even herbivorous (plant-eating) animals such as rabbits are heterotrophs, as they consume plants, which are organic. Nutrients provide an organism with both energy and material from which new cells can be made. They include vital substances such as proteins, minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins. On this page you’ll find facts on carnivores, omnivores and herbivores, plus many examples …
