Rabbits are mammals of the family Leporidae, characterized by long ears, short tails, and very soft fur. Because rabbits are part of the Lagomorphs order, they are not rodents, but sometimes show up in that group’s taxonomical listings because they share some characteristics with them. The ancestors of domesticated rabbits come from European and African wild rabbits. The gestation period for a rabbit is around thirty days, and they can have up to eight babies at a time.
The babies, called kittens, are born blind and helpless. They nurse for four to six weeks before they are weaned and start to eat solid food. Baby rabbits stay with their mother until they are old and strong enough to go out on their own. The average lifespan of a rabbit is 8-12 years, but some can live up to 20 years.
Rabbits usually live in groups called warrens, where they dig networks of underground tunnels with many entrances and exits. Rabbits eat plants such as grasses and clover, but if their natural food is scarce they will eat animal food such as insects and meat.
Rabbits are prey to many different predators such as hawks, weasels, and snakes. The main threat to rabbits though is a man because of the danger it poses with deforestation and hunting.
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What are some predators that rabbits have?
Rabbits are prey to many different predators such as hawks, weasels, and snakes. The main threat to rabbits though is a man because of the danger it poses with deforestation and hunting.
What do baby bunnies eat?
Baby rabbits nurse for four to six weeks before they are weaned and start to eat solid food. Baby rabbits stay with their mother until they are old and strong enough to go out on their own. The average lifespan of a rabbit is 8-12 years, but some can live up to 20 years.