* Energy: Food provides animals with the energy they need to move, grow, stay warm, and perform all the activities of their daily lives.
* Building Blocks: Food contains nutrients like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that animals need to build and repair their bodies.
* Essential Nutrients: Food also supplies vitamins and minerals that are crucial for many bodily functions, including immune system health, bone strength, and nerve function.
Here's a breakdown of why specific types of animals need to eat:
* Herbivores: Animals like cows, horses, and rabbits eat plants for their energy and nutrients.
* Carnivores: Animals like lions, wolves, and sharks eat other animals for their energy and nutrients.
* Omnivores: Animals like humans, pigs, and bears eat a mix of plants and animals.
Different animals have different dietary needs depending on their size, age, activity level, and other factors.
Let me know if you have any other questions about animal feeding!