This document summarizes carnivorous plants. It lists over 30 carnivorous plant genera found around the world, including Venus fly traps, pitcher plants, sundews, and bladderworts. It explains that carnivorous plants attract, trap, kill, and digest insects and small animals for nutrients. Some trap prey using sticky leaves while others drown insects in pitcher-shaped leaves. Though found globally, many carnivorous plants are protected by law. The document also provides brief descriptions of Venus fly traps and butterworts, as well as pictures of pitcher plants.