All About Rabbits 462bl

Do you know the hare-story behind bunnies? How'd they get to be so darn cute! The answers are just a hop away in All About Rabbits!

The Basics 1v202j

• The scientific name for rabbits is "Leporidae"
• They are mammals
• Rabbits are herbivores
• Their natural habitat is: meadows, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, deserts and forests
• You can find them in Southeast Asia, South America, Africa, Europe and North America

Party Animals 5q2g6y

Rabbits have a reputation for being quiet - but really they're very social animals.They love being with other rabbits, and even communicate vocally though it's hard for humans to hear. When they make a low humming sound it means they're being affectionate.

Rabbits are naturally cuddly, and even groom each other when they socialize (just like braiding your friends hair if you're having a pets and places when they're young.

In the wild rabbits live in groups together in sets of complicated underground tunnels with multiple exits. These underground communal dwellings are called a 'warren.'

Just like outgoing people, rabbits can get bored with the same environment, and require a change from time to time, although in the wild they like knowing their surroundings so they can quickly hide from predators. Even if a rabbit is a pet, they like having shelters where they can hide if they need to!

Did You Know 4ql2g

• Both wild and domesticated rabbits love to dig, which is why farmer's don't love them in their gardens
• Rabbits need lots of fibre in their diet - think grass and hay!
• They have very strong hind limbs that allow them to jump great distances.
• They can stand upright on their hindlegs to get a better view of approaching predators
• When rabbits 'binky' it means their really happy! You can tell because they run, jump in the air, kick their feet and twist.
• They have an excellent sense of smell, hearing and vision

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