Rabbits are cute animals knows as Ester animals.
Let’s find out more facts about these cute animals- the rabbits!
- Rabbits are small mammals.
- They belong in the family Leporidae.
- They are also part of the order Lagomorpha.
- Rabbits eat carrots.
- They prefer other kinds of food without roots such as green.
- Carrots are high in sugar though and contribute to tooth decay in 11 percent of a rabbit.
- Also, rabbits can eat their own poop.
- They even produce a special type of poop called cecotropes that are softer than their normal pellets and meant to be eaten.
- Flemish giant rabbit is as big as a… toddler.
- Baby rabbits are called kittens.
- A rabbit is ready to start breeding at just 3 to 8 months old.
- So the phrase “breed like a bunny” is kinda accurate.
- By the way, the word “bunny” is not scientific.
- After a 30-day gestation period, the female will give birth to a litter of about four to 12 kits.
- A bunny will hop when it’s happy and do a twist in mid-air.
- This move is called binky.
- Rabbits have a really fast digestive system.
- They keep themselves clean throughout the day.
- This happens by licking their fur and paws.
- Rabbits are unable to vomit.
- Their vision covers almost 360 degrees.
- According to Guinness World Records, the highest rabbit jump reached 3.26 feet off the ground.
- The farthest reached nearly 10 feet.
- This is why rabbit jumping competitions exist.
- Their teeth never stop growing.
- Rabbits dig complex tunnel systems.
- These tunnels are called warrens.
- Warrens connect special rooms reserved for things like nesting and sleeping.
- Their ears help them stay cool!
- Rabbits are social creatures, so the pets are lonely.
