What is obligate carnivore?

An obligate carnivore is an animal species that relies solely on meat or animal-based products, such as organs or eggs, as their primary source of nutrition. They are typically adapted to hunting and consuming prey, with digestive systems and body structures that enable efficient meat digestion and the absorption of essential nutrients, such as taurine and arginine, that are only found in animal products. Obligate carnivores include many species like cats, ferrets, snakes, and even some insects like spiders and praying mantises. These animals cannot survive on a vegetarian or vegan diet and require regular access to high-quality sources of animal protein to thrive and maintain good health.