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Cutting teeth at the front, and grinding teeth at the back (for example, sheep)
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Eyes at the side of their head so they can see all around them (for example, rabbits)
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Long slim legs so they can run fast to escape (for example, deer), or they may have big bodies and big, strong legs because plant-eaters need to eat lots of food (for example, elephant)
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Structures that protect them from predators – only some have these (for example, bull's horns)
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Sharp, pointed, and/or curved teeth (for example, dogs)
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Eyes at the front of their head so they can focus on their prey (for example, owls)
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Long, slim legs and bodies so they can move fast to chase prey (for example, cat)
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Claws to help them rip meat (for example, eagle)
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