Rabbits eat their droppings for a second nutrient boost
Rabbits ingeniously consume their soft droppings, called cecotropes, to reabsorb vital nutrients, effectively doubling their nutritional intake from a single meal.
Rabbits perform a clever trick called coprophagy, eating their own soft droppings, known as cecotropes. This isn't gross; it's a survival strategy! Their plant-heavy diet is tough to digest, so their gut ferments it, creating vital nutrients like vitamins B and K.
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