Rabbit Predators

For our furry friends, the world contains many dangers.  In this section, we learn which animals would want to turn our lovely rabbits into a meal.  Use this information to keep your fluffle safe.

Do wolves eat Rabbits? Wolf with Bared Teeth.
Do wolves eat Rabbits?
Do cats eat rabbits

Do Cats Eat Rabbits?

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When you consider that domestic cats are direct relatives of larger cats like lions and tigers, it is easy to see how they could be a danger to much smaller, vulnerable animals like rabbits.


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A fox will eat a pet rabbit kept outdoors.

Do Foxes Eat Rabbits?

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Although foxes will eat fruits and vegetables, they are also carnivores and seek out small animals. Foxes are predatory animals that often hunt small prey like squirrels, moles, or rats. Rabbits are certainly a favorite prey of foxes and can be attacked. In the wild, foxes will routinely attack and eat rabbits.


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Do Raccoons eat Rabbits

Do Raccoons Eat Rabbits?

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Raccoons are cute animals and very intelligent as well. Normally, they are an opportunist and look for easy meals in your garbage cans or your garden. They do like rabbit pellets and if no other food is available, they may also kill and eat baby rabbits or even an adult rabbit.


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A ferret outdoors. Do ferrets eat rabbits?

Do Ferrets Eat Rabbits?

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Many people keep ferrets as pets, and they make great pets. However, realize that a ferret is a predator, and a pet rabbit is a ferret’s natural prey in the wild.


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Hawks will eat pet rabbits.

Do Hawks Eat Rabbits?

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In the wild, hawks are natural predators that will feast on small birds and rodents. Unfortunately, this means that hawks will eat small animals like squirrels, moles, voles, mice, and even rabbits.


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A murder of crows

Do Crows Eat Rabbits?

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Rabbits are naturally inquisitive which means they’re always getting into a little bit of mischief including sneaking out of their hutch. This has more than one rabbit owner asking do crows eat rabbits?


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