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2. Primary Consumer (Prey)

Highland cow eating grass
Highland cow eating grass
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A turtle eating algae and seaweed on the beech
A turtle eating algae and seaweed on the beech
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This is the first animal in the chain. It is an animal that eats producers.

Its job is to:

Eat plants to get energy. These animals are also called herbivores.

💡 Fun Facts

  • Examples include rabbits, caterpillars, cows, and snails. Also some kinds of turtle and fish.
  • These animals are often eaten by other animals, which makes them prey.
  • They have to eat a lot of plants to get enough energy.