Are there any animals that eat cactus?

Some animals eat cacti near the base, where there are less or no spines, like this jackrabbit. Same as this pack rat. Notice that the spines are not that dense and the rat smartly avoids the spines and is careful in eating? read more

Some animals eat cacti near the base, where there are less or no spines, like this jackrabbit. read more

Some of the animals that eat cactus include the pack rat, pocket mouse, Gila woodpecker and the long-nosed bat. One cactus — the Saguaro cactus — has a smooth and waxy skin that is covered with 2-inch spikes; the different areas providing sustenance for different animals. read more

With their low water needs and resistance to many common pests and diseases, members of the cactus family can be exceptionally resilient. But cactuses are not immune to damage, and some insects and animals will eat them. read more