Question

Pineapple grow close to the ground. Why don't animals eat them???.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Lots and lots of animals love fruit. Generally when a plant has spines, it’s to ward off large grazing animals that would put the whole fruit in their mouth and chew it up. Chewing of the seeds is generally not in the plant’s best interests.

So most likely the thorns are to ward off animals that are likely to chew the seeds instead of discarding them or swallowing them whole. Which specific animals those are depends on what’s local to the region where pineapples are native (I don’t actually know, or I’d suggest a few).

Answer 2

Answer:

Generally when a plant has spines, it's to ward off large grazing animals that would put the whole fruit in their mouth and chew it up. ... So most likely the thorns are to ward off animals that are likely to chew the seeds instead of discarding them or swallowing them whole.