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Rabbits and Hares

Wild rabbits and hares are distributed throughout the world and possess common traits. With seven Genera and 50 species, there will be plenty of hopping around for you to do in this category as you gather information and ask and answer questions.

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What is the scientific name for the green rabbit brush plant?

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The scientific name for the green rabbit brush plant is Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus.

What is the scientific name for snowshoe rabbit?

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There are actually a lot of different types of hares and their specific scientific name would depend on which type of hare you are referring to.

Hares belong to the genus Lepus. They are then grouped to different subgenus. Here is a list of Hares and their scientific names:

Genus Lepus

  • Subgenus Macrotolagus
    • Antelope jackrabbit, Lepus alleni
  • Subgenus Poecilolagus
    • Snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus
  • Subgenus Lepus
    • Arctic hare, Lepus arcticus
    • Alaskan hare, Lepus othus
    • Mountain hare, Lepus timidus
  • Subgenus Proeulagus
    • Black-tailed jackrabbit, Lepus californicus
    • White-sided jackrabbit, Lepus callotis
    • Cape hare, Lepus capensis
    • Tehuantepec jackrabbit, Lepus flavigularis
    • Black jackrabbit, Lepus insularis
    • Scrub hare, Lepus saxatilis
    • Desert hare, Lepus tibetanus
    • Tolai hare, Lepus tolai
  • Subgenus Eulagos
    • Broom hare, Lepus castroviejoi
    • Yunnan hare, Lepus comus
    • Korean hare, Lepus coreanus
    • Corsican hare, Lepus corsicanus
    • European hare, Lepus europaeus
    • Granada hare, Lepus granatensis
    • Manchurian hare, Lepus mandschuricus
    • Woolly hare, Lepus oiostolus
    • Ethiopian highland hare, Lepus starcki
    • White-tailed jackrabbit, Lepus townsendii
  • Subgenus Sabanalagus
    • Ethiopian hare, Lepus fagani
    • African savanna hare, Lepus microtis
  • Subgenus Indolagus
    • Hainan hare, Lepus hainanus
    • Indian hare, Lepus nigricollis
    • Burmese hare, Lepus peguensis
  • Subgenus Sinolagus
    • Chinese hare, Lepus sinensis
  • Subgenus Tarimolagus
    • Yarkand hare, Lepus yarkandensis
  • Subgenus incertae sedis
    • Japanese hare, Lepus brachyurus
    • Abyssinian hare, Lepus habessinicus

What does each word represent in the scientific name for species?

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The scientific name for a species consists of two parts: the genus name (capitalized) and the species name (lowercase). The genus represents a group of closely related species, while the species name identifies the specific species within that genus. Together, the scientific name provides a unique identifier for each species.

What is a scientific name for the volcano rabbit?

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The scientific name for the volcano rabbit is Romerolagus diazi. It is a small rabbit species found in Mexico that is adapted to living in high-altitude volcanic regions.

What is a bunny's classification?

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A bunny is classified as a mammal in the order Lagomorpha. They are herbivores and have characteristics such as long ears, strong hind legs, and a short tail.

What other animals are in the family with a rabbit?

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Rabbits are in the family Leporidae, which includes hares and pikas. These animals share similar characteristics such as long ears, powerful hind legs for running, and herbivorous diets.

What are cousins to rabbits and hares?

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Cousins to rabbits and hares are animals in the same family (Leporidae), such as pikas. Pikas are small mammals that resemble rabbits but are more closely related to hares.

What is the scientific name of a Canadian rabbit?

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All domestic rabbits, including ones in Canada, belong to the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus. There is more than one species of wild rabbit in Canada and each species has its own scientific name - one example is the Eastern Cottontail; its scientific name is Sylvilagus floridanus.

Why is rabbit not a big rat?

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Rabbits and rats are two distinct species with different characteristics and evolutionary histories. While they may share some similarities in their appearance, behaviors, and dietary preferences, they have distinct anatomical, physiological, and behavioral differences that set them apart. Additionally, rabbits belong to the order Lagomorpha, while rats belong to the order Rodentia.

How many subspecies of the Arctic Hare are there?

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Four:

  • Lepus arcticus arcticus
  • Lepus arcticus bangsii
  • Lepus arcticus groenlandicus
  • Lepus arcticus monstrabilis

What is the scientific name for a Black Tailed Jackrabbit?

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The scientific name for a Black Tailed Jackrabbit is Lepus californicus.

What is the scientific name of local rabbit in philippines?

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The scientific name of the local rabbit in the Philippines is Lepus nigricollis, commonly known as the Philippine hare or the Filipino rabbit.

What is the scientific name of Netherland dwarf rabbit?

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There is no scientific name specific to the Netherland Dwarf rabbit. While the specific breed originated in the Netherlands, it was developed from the common European rabbit, which has been imported to most countries of the world and is the ancestor of all domestic rabbits. All domestic breeds, including the Netherland Dwarf, fall under the Latin name Oryctolagus cuniculus.

What is the scientific name for the wild horses?

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Clydesdales don't ave a scientific name, because they are a single breed of horse, but the scientific name for horses in general is Equus Caballus.
The Clydesdale horse, being a single breed of horse, does not have its own scientific name. The scientific name for the species horse, however, is Equus ferus caballus.

What is the common rabbit's scientific name?

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The "Common Rabbit" is also known as the "European Rabbit" (this is a wild species in Europe, and the species of all domesticated rabbits), and its scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

What is the scientific name of black rabbit?

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All domestic rabbits, including black ones, belong to the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus. Wild black rabbits have different scientific names because they belong to different species and each species has its own scientific name.

Why is a rabbit in the animalia kingdom?

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A rabbit is in the Animalia kingdom because it is a multicellular organism that is heterotrophic, meaning it needs to consume other organisms for energy. Rabbits also possess traits common to all animals, such as having specialized cells, tissues, and organs.

What is the scientific name for the European Rabbit?

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The scientific name for the European Rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

What are feral pigs scientific name?

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The scientific name for feral pigs is Sus scrofa.

What is the scientific name for a marsh rabbit?

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The Riverine Rabbit, also known as the Bushman Rabbit or Bushman Hare, has the scientific name Bunolagus monticularis.

Is Sylvilagus Transitionalis is a scientific rabbit name?

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No, Sylvilagus transitionalis is not a recognized scientific name for a rabbit species. Sylvilagus is a genus of cottontail rabbits, but transitionalis is not a known species within this genus.

What is the scientific name for new zealand white rabbits?

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The scientific name for New Zealand White rabbits is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

What is the scientific name for the Cottontail?

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The scientific name for the Cottontail rabbit is Sylvilagus.

Scientific name for a indana rabbit?

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Domestic rabbits in India - and everywhere in the world - are part of the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

The wild Indian Hare, also known as the Black-naped Hare, has the scientific name Lepus nigricollis.

What are the scientific and English names of the rabbit?

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There are many species of rabbit, and each species has its own common name (in English and other languages) and its own scientific name.

Pet rabbits are called European Rabbits (their common species name) and Oryctolagus cuniculus (their scientific species name).