Here's why:
* They can find their own food: Jack rabbits are wild animals and are perfectly capable of finding their own food in their natural habitat.
* Unnatural diet: Feeding them human food can disrupt their natural diet and lead to health problems.
* Dependency: Feeding them can make them reliant on humans for food, which can make them less wary of people and more vulnerable to predators or accidents.
* Disease transmission: Feeding wild animals can increase the risk of disease transmission between humans and animals.
Instead of feeding them, you can help jack rabbits by:
* Providing a safe habitat: Leave a patch of your yard wild and unmowed to give them a place to live.
* Protecting them from predators: Keep cats and dogs inside or on leashes, as they can pose a threat to jack rabbits.
* Educating others: Let people know about the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Remember, the best way to help wild animals is to let them live their lives in the wild.