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🌿 What Do Wild Bunnies Eat? 🍃 A Day in the Life of a Foraging Forest Rabbit

When we think of wild bunnies , we often picture them hopping through meadows or darting into the underbrush. But beyond their adorable nature lies a deeper story—one centered around survival through selective eating . Unlike domestic rabbits with curated diets, wild rabbits must rely entirely on their environment for nourishment. This natural, instinct-driven diet plays a key role in their health, behavior, and even their survival during changing seasons. 🌱 Nature’s Pantry: The Seasonal Buffet of Wild Rabbits 🌼 Wild bunnies don’t eat the same food year-round. Instead, their diet shifts with the seasons. In spring and summer, the forest and fields become lush, offering a buffet of green vegetation , grasses , wildflowers , and clover . During these warmer months, fresh plant matter is not only abundant but also crucial for hydration, as wild bunnies get much of their water from their food. As the seasons change, so does the menu. In fall, wild rabbits turn to bark , twigs , fal...