WHY ARE RABBITS CALLED PSEUDO RUMINANT?

Rabbits are referred to as pseudo-ruminants because they have a unique digestive process that resembles ruminants, like cows, but differs significantly. They possess a specialized digestive system that includes a large cecum where fermentation occurs, allowing them to break down fibrous plant material effectively. Unlike true ruminants, rabbits do not regurgitate their food, but they do produce two types of feces: hard pellets and soft caecotropes, which they consume for additional nutrients. This adaptation allows them to maximize nutrient absorption from their herbivorous diet.