They re part of nature just like you are. They feel pain and pleasure, in some ways, just like you do. We can help stop the killing of some animals by eating a vegetarian diet. That means not eating meat. A vegetarian eats fruits and vegetables and other good food, but no meat of any kind.
Some people say they re vegetarians because they don t eat steak or hamburgers.
But if they still eat fish and chicken, they re not vegetarians. Most vegetarians say they would never eat anything that breathes or can look them in the eye. Vegetarians are one of many groups very concerned about the welfare of animals. They try to stop the needless killing of wildlife and the constant loss of animal habitat to human development. They believe it s healthier and better for you.