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No, you can't let a rabbit go in the wild.
Wild rabbits evolved where they live, so in a way they're built for their environment: they can survive the weather, and there are wild foods nearby that they can eat.
Unless the wild rabbits around you are the European Rabbit species (and if you live on the continent of America, then they aren't), then none of this is true for pet rabbits. Pet rabbits evolved in the Mediterranean region, so they can eat the wild plants there, and they can't withstand very cold or very hot weather.
Wild rabbits were taught how to survive by their parents, so they know how to make shelters, and where to find food, and what kinds of foods are healthy, and how to escape from predators.
Pet rabbits don't know any of these things. What your pet rabbit knows is you, and your home. It knows human beings and human-made environments, with food and shelter provided and no predators. It doesn't know how to survive in the wild.
IF YOU NEED TO REHOME YOUR RABBIT
Do all of these things:
- Contact local shelters
- Contact local rabbit or small animal rescue organizations
- Talk to your vet
- Research rabbit care and behaviour (whatever problem you're having with your bunny, maybe it's really easy to solve and you just didn't know!!!)
If all else fails, consider looking around for someone to take your bunny. But THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT THIS.
Don't give your bunny away to just anyone. Ask friends about their friends, talk to acquaintances, etc. Talk to them about what they think of animals. Are they prepared for the responsibility? Are they considerate, loving people? If you're considering strangers, then screen them. Interview them!
Once you've decided on the new owner, make sure they have the tools they need to care for the bunny properly:
- Info about rabbit care and behaviour -- print out a package of basic info from a website like the House Rabbit Society, and give them a list of good websites and online rabbit discussion boards and forums
- A list of local rabbit supply stores
- Records from the last vet appointment and contact info for the vet
- Full bags of supplies
Check in on the bunny for the next little while -- and help her new owner, if she has any questions or encounters any trouble!
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What is rabbit home called?
A warren, or a hutch if domesticated.
What animals were domesticated in the indus valley?
Buffalo's and rabbit
What order does the domesticated rabbit belong?
Domesticated rabbits belong to the order Lagomorpha, the same as wild rabbits.
Is rabbit domestic animals?
The rabbit is a domestic animal and is a popular pet. There are also wild rabbits that are not domesticated.
How can you tell if your rabbit is a jackrabbit?
Unless you raised a wild rabbit, then your rabbit is not a jackrabbit. Jackrabbits are not domesticated: they're wild hares. All domestic rabbits are of the European Rabbit species.
Is rabbit a domestic or wild animal?
There are wild and domesticated rabbit. Many rabbits are kept as pets, very popular with children.
Can you own a rabbit in Islam?
It is not clear what do you mean by rabbit. If it is meant this domesticated animal that is vegetarian fed, then the answer is yes and Muslims are allowed to eat their meat.
What is the common rabbit's scientific name?
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 different between a rabbit and a hare?
A rabbit is a domesticated hare/animal and will not die if you keep it in a confined place such as a hutch/ indoor cage. A hare is a untamed animal and because it isn't domesticated, it will die when taken in a hutch or cage or even taken into the home.
What animal did the Indus valley people first raise?
Yes they were domesticated animals
What is the classification of a dwarf rabbit?
The dwarf rabbit is the smallest rabbit of the domesticated rabbits. The classification is Mammalia. They make really great pets.
What is the type of rabbit has scientific name Sylivilagus domesticus?
There is no type of animal with the scientific name Sylivilagus domesticus. The word "Sylvilagus" refers to wild North American rabbits, and the word "domesticus" refers to a domesticated animal, but there are no domesticated North American rabbits. Domesticated rabbits belong to the European Rabbit species, and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
