Animals That Eat Cacti: Adaptations, Diet, And Ecological Importance
From tortoises with specialized beaks to desert bighorn sheep that navigate rugged terrain for nourishment, a diverse array of animals have adapted to consume cacti. Kangaroo rats’ unique teeth and digestive systems extract nutrients from these succulent plants, while jackrabbits supplement their diet with cactus despite lacking strong adaptations. Packrats’ hoarding behavior plays a role…