Squirrels are perhaps the most well-known acorn consumers. They collect and hoard acorns during the fall season to sustain them through winter.
Deer also eat acorns, especially in regions where they are abundant. Acorns provide an important food source for deer, especially during the fall when other food may be scarce.
Wild pigs, such as feral hogs, are known to consume acorns as part of their diet. Acorns provide essential nutrients for these omnivorous animals.
Various species of mice and rodents feast on acorns. They may feed on acorns directly or scavenge them from other animals' caches.