Herbivore: the wild rabbit's diet Wild rabbits eat grass, wild flowers, weeds and agricultural and market garden crops. In winter, their diet shifts slightly towards buds, twigs, bark, conifer needles, etc. Rabbits, like hares, tend to re-ingest their excrement in order to digest it further. This process is called “coprophagy”. (Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, 2014) Feeding Habits Rabbits feed frequently, up to 30 times per day, on 2 to 8 g of food over periods of 4 to 6 minutes. (Johnson-Delaney, 2006) The amounts rabbits need depend on their age, lifestyle and general health. Rabbits become overweight and can suffer if they eat more food than necessary. (RSPCA, 2014) Rabbit Teeth and Dental Formula Rabbits' teeth grow continuously and therefore must wear down. They can be kept at the correct length/shape by eating grass/hay/green leafy plants. Not having a good diet leads to dental diseases. (RSPCA, 2014)Shape and size of teethRabbits have incisors and 'cheeks'. Their incisors (at the front of the mouth) are paired, curved and relatively large. Their check teeth have deep grooves on the sides and the width of the upper and lower check teeth is unequal. The cheek teeth are relatively small and are used for crushing and grinding leaves, twigs, etc. (Kressin, nd) Rabbits do not eat meat and therefore do not have canines. The length and complexity of the digestive system The rabbit's digestive tract is approximately 4.5 to 5 m in length. (Johnson-Delaney, 2006) It is a very complex structure that processes and digests food, largely with the help of bacteria. (Wilson, 2010) Rabbits have a specialized digestive system adapted to their high-fiber diet. As the food passes through their digestive system, the enzymes break down the food, so... middle of paper... us, if there is a loss of bamboo in their area, they also experience a loss of habitat which is a threat to their survival. (World Wide Fund For Nature, nd) (Travel China Guide, 2014) Giant pandas occasionally eat meat, like small rodents, although they have adapted to a primarily vegetarian diet and are quite predatory. low-skilled. Perhaps this is the reason why bamboo is preferred, as it is easily available all year round. (How Stuff Works, Inc, 2014) Tooth Length and Digestive System Complexity Due to the panda's digestive system being similar to that of a carnivore, much of the plant matter consumed is passed away as waste. (Smithsonian Institution, nd) The Panda's digestive system has partially adapted to digest bamboo. They have a tough lining in the throat, esophagus, and stomach, as well as an enlarged surface area in the colon. (Lopez, n.d..)