Which combination of animals would be typical examples of herbivores among mammals?

• A. Raccoons and bears
• B. Bats and mice
• C. Dogs and cats
• D. Deer and woodchuck

Answer: (D)

Herbivorous mammals are those that rely on plant material as their main food. Deer and woodchucks fit this pattern because they primarily eat vegetation—deer graze on grasses and browse leaves, twigs, and fruits, while woodchucks eat grasses, herbs, and other plant matter. Their teeth and digestive systems are adapted for grinding and processing plant material.

Other pairs include animals that eat meat or a mix of foods. Raccoons and bears consume animal matter along with plant foods; dogs and cats are carnivorous or predominantly meat-based in their diet; and many bats and mice are insectivores or omnivores. This makes deer and woodchucks the best examples of herbivorous mammals among the options.