If you’ve ever seen a rabbit twist around and eat something from its backside, it can look alarming at first. But this behavior is completely normal. Rabbits are not eating waste—they are performing a natural process called cecotrophy, which is essential for their health and survival. On this page, you’ll learn exactly why rabbits do this, what This behavior has a name: cecotrophy. And far from being a bad habit, it is a biological necessity that keeps your rabbit alive and t