What do jack rabbits like to eat?

Jackrabbits are primarily herbivores and their diet consists mainly of plants.

Here are some of the food items they commonly consume:

- Grasses: Jackrabbits feed on various types of grasses, including blue grama grass, western wheatgrass, and buffalo grass.

- Forbs: Forbs are broad-leaved plants, and jackrabbits eat species like alfalfa, clover, and dandelion.

- Shrubs: Jackrabbits may browse on shrubs such as sagebrush, rabbitbrush, and mesquite.

- Bark and twigs: During winter when other food sources are scarce, jackrabbits may resort to eating bark and twigs from trees and shrubs.

- Leaves: Jackrabbits sometimes eat the leaves of trees and shrubs, especially when succulent growth is available.

- Cactus: In arid regions, jackrabbits may consume the pads and fruits of certain cactus species.

Jackrabbits are known for their ability to adapt to different environments, and their diet can vary depending on the region and availability of food sources.