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Why do rabbits eat their own poop?

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Rabbits eat their own poop as part of a natural digestive process called cecotrophy. Cecotrophy involves re-ingesting soft, partially digested fecal pellets known as cecotropes to extract additional nutrients such as vitamins and proteins that were not fully absorbed during the initial digestion. This behavior is important for maintaining the rabbit's overall health and nutrient balance.

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