14. Heterotroph

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Definition: A heterotroph is an animal that needs to get it's energy from consuming organic material from other organisms.

What the organism is: This is the back end of a lion. The scientific name for these animals is Panthera leo. They are found in Africa. There are an estimated 15,000 to 30,000 lions left in the wild.

Where we found it: These two lions were found in the Africa exhibit of the LA Zoo. 

How it relates to heterotroph: All animals are considered heterotrophs since they all consume other organisms whether they be plants or other animals. Lions are carnivorous and eat mainly zebras, antelope, birds, lizards, and the occasional elephant.