To avoid predators, mother rabbits will leave their young hidden, camouflaged, or even buried alive as this clip shows, coming back a few times a day to feed them. No other animal species actually does this [hvtanimals:

Indeed, the maternal strategy of rabbits is a fascinating study in survival adaptation! Mother Nature has granted each species its unique survival playbook, and rabbits have received a rather unexpected one. Rabbits, unlike most mammals, don't create nests that stand out. Instead, they opt for 'form nests,' small depressions in the ground, often hidden under vegetation or even buried in the earth, perfectly camouflaged from predators. The mother will line the nest with fur and grass, making a cozy, invisible cradle for her babies. Now, let's ponder over the 'absentee mother' strategy. Imagine you're trying to protect a treasure. You could guard it 24/7, but you risk leading thieves right to it. Instead, if you visit it occasionally, the treasure's location remains secret. This is precisely the rabbit's approach. Mother rabbits feed their young (known as kits) only a couple of times a day, usually at dawn and dusk when their natural predators are least active. A mother rabbit's milk is so nutritious that it suffices the kits for the entire day. This minimal contact strategy reduces the chance of attracting attention to the nest, keeping the scent trail to a minimum and thus ensuring the kits' safety. Furthermore, by staying away, the mother rabbit is exploiting her kits' natural instinct to stay still and quiet when alone, a behavior that's critical for their survival in the wild. Remember, it's not abandonment; it's adaptive strategy. It's about balancing the paradox of survival – being there, but also not being there. It's a real-life application of the adage 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' – but in this case, 'absence makes the survival chances stronger.' Isn't nature's playbook astonishing? Even in the animal kingdom, 'parenting styles' are as diverse and nuanced as the species themselves. #RabbitLife #NatureIsIncredible #SurvivalAdaptation

This video is perfect timing. I got these guys currently living in my backyard. What do I do with them? I don't want mother digging more holes, or worse, accidentally running them over with the lawn mower.

Nah, my mom did that 😂

so sad if the mother got hunted 😔

Such well behaved little bunnies. Mom knows best

Pretty incredible, hopefully momma makes it back to dig them out

We love our wild rabbits. We don’t know where the burrows are and aren’t looking.

Be cunning and full of tricks, and your kind will never be destroyed.

How do they breathe?

Ah, the ole rabbit hole! 🐰🥰