Question

Can a carnivore survive without plants

Answer 1

This answer varies.

Carnivores consume only meat-based nutrition, yes, however the prey that they devour may rely on plants as its food source.

You can say that carnivores do not directly rely on plants for their nutrition, but their prey might.

Please let me know if this comes across as incorrect.

Answer 2

Answer: Some carnivores, called obligate carnivores, depend only on meat for survival. Their bodies cannot digest plants properly. Plants do not provide enough nutrients for obligate carnivores.

Explanation: so yes