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Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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1. The teeth of carnivores are very sharp. Their paws have sharp nails. The chewing teeth of herbivores are flat and they do not have sharp nails in their claws.
2. The jaws of carnivores move only up and down whereas the jaws of herbivores move in all four directions i.e. up and down and sideways.
3. The carnivores have rough tongue and they drink water with their tongue. The tongue of herbivores is smooth and they drink water with their lips.
4. The intestines of carnivores are as long as their body length. However, the intestines of herbivores are almost four times the height of their body.
5. Carnivores have very large liver and kidney. Herbivores have comparatively smaller liver and kidney.
6. The quantum of hydrochloric acid in the digestive system of carnivores is almost ten times that of herbivores.
7. The saliva of carnivores is highly acidic. The saliva of herbivores contains a chemical called tylin which helps in digestion of carbohydrates.
8. Carnivores have a low level of P.H. in their blood and it is acidic. Herbivores have a higher level of P.H. and their blood is alkaline.
9. The sense of smell of carnivores is very much strong compared to that of herbivores.
10. The eyes of carnivores flash during night and they have strong night vision whereas the herbivores are able to see only during day light.
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