Mammal Group

Omnivore Facts for Kids

Omnivores eat both plants and animals, so they can find food almost anywhere. Meet raccoons, squirrels, pigs, mice, and more!

Quick Omnivore Facts

What they eat: Both plants and animals
Special teeth: Sharp teeth for meat, flat teeth for plants
Super power: They can survive almost anywhere
Smart eaters: Many store food for winter
Famous members: Raccoons, squirrels, pigs, and mice
Why it helps: Eating many foods means rarely going hungry

Omnivores are amazing mammals that eat both plants and animals! These flexible eaters include raccoons, bears, pigs, and many rodents like squirrels and mice. God designed omnivores with teeth that can handle many different types of food, sharp teeth for meat and flat teeth for grinding plants. Being an omnivore means these animals can survive in many different places because they can eat whatever food is available!

From tiny mice nibbling on seeds and insects to clever raccoons washing their food before eating it, omnivores show great adaptability! Many omnivores like squirrels gather and store food for winter. Others like skunks search for anything edible including fruits, insects, and small animals. Being able to eat many types of food helps omnivores survive when certain foods are hard to find. Let us explore these versatile eaters!

Meet the Omnivores

Tap an animal to learn more about these clever, flexible eaters.

Raccoons Squirrels Chipmunks Beavers Mice Rats Hamsters Guinea Pigs Prairie Dogs Skunks Opossums Tree Shrews Rodents

Cool Facts About Omnivores!

Raccoons seem to wash their food! A raccoon often dips its food in water and rubs it with its clever, sensitive paws before eating.
Squirrels hide thousands of nuts! They bury food all over and use their great memory and smell to find it again later.
Being an omnivore is handy! Because they eat both plants and meat, omnivores can almost always find something to eat.
Their teeth do two jobs! Pointed teeth tear meat while flat teeth grind up plants.
Many are very smart! Omnivores like raccoons are clever problem-solvers that can open latches and lids.

Omnivore Questions Kids Ask

What is an omnivore?

An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals. Raccoons, pigs, and squirrels are omnivores.

Why is being an omnivore helpful?

Because they can eat almost anything, omnivores can find food in many places and rarely go hungry, even when one kind of food runs out.

What kind of teeth do omnivores have?

They have a mix: sharp pointed teeth for eating meat and flat teeth for grinding up plants.

Are people omnivores?

Yes! People eat both plants and animals, which makes us omnivores, just like raccoons and bears.