Back in June, I did a post about why rabbits make good pets. We all know that they are quiet little animals that keep to themselves (well, actually they stay in a cage) and that they don’t have too many health issues, which make them relatively easy to take care of. We also know that they are herbivores and don’t eat meat. Whether you are contemplating getting a pet rabbit or you’re just fascinated by them, here are some very interesting facts about them.
- Rabbits are speedy little creatures, as they can run up to 35 miles per hour.
- Rabbits used to be classified in the rodent family, but now they are classified in the lagomorphs family along with hares.
- Even though they are rather quiet, rabbits can be social animals. A group of rabbits is called a warren.
- Rabbits cannot survive in high heat conditions. If they end up in such a situation, they start to pant and can develop heat stroke.
- Domesticated rabbits won’t breed with wild ones.
- Like cats, rabbits actually groom themselves. They also purr on occasion.
- Rabbits need exercise to ward off diseases such as osteoporosis.
- You most definitely will know when your rabbit is happy, as they like to jump and twist to express their joy.
- It’s true that rabbits pro-create frequently. A female rabbit can give birth up to 8 times a year.
- Rabbits also breed early, sometimes as early as 4 months of age.
- Rabbits have big ears, and they can hear very well.
- There are about 150 different rabbit fur coat colors, whereas there are only 5 different eye colors.
- Rabbits can live up to 10 years. The oldest recorded age was 19.
- Male rabbits are bucks, female rabbits are does, and bunnies are sometimes called kittens or kits.
