Rabbit Facts
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Scientific Name: |
Oryctolagus cuniculus |
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Class: |
Mammalia |
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Order: |
Lagomorpha |
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Family: |
Leporidae |
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Species: |
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European rabbit) |
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Life Span: |
8–12 years (shorter in the wild) |
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Diet: |
Herbivore (grass, leaves, vegetables, bark) |
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Size: |
20–50 cm (8–20 inches) |
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Weight: |
0.4–2.5 kg (1–5.5 lbs) |
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Speed: |
Up to 40 km/h (25 mph) |
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Predators: |
Foxes, hawks, eagles, wolves, snakes, humans |
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Locations: |
Worldwide (native to Europe) |
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Habitat: |
Grasslands, forests, meadows, deserts, farmlands |
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Population: |
Common and widespread (varies by species) |
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Gestation: |
About 28–31 days |
Rabbit Facts:
- Rabbits have strong hind legs that help them run fast and escape predators.
- Their teeth never stop growing, so they must chew constantly to keep them short.
- Rabbits are very social animals and often live in groups called colonies.
- They communicate using body language, ear movements, and soft sounds.
- Wild rabbits dig complex underground homes called burrows, which help regulate temperature and provide safety.
- Rabbits can see almost 360 degrees around them, helping them spot danger quickly.
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