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An endangered, small rabbit species endemic to four volcanoes south of Mexico City, Mexico, describes volcano rabbits. The world's second smallest rabbits, with the Nahuatl common names teporingo and zacatuche and the scientific name Romerolagus diazi, have body weights of 0.86 to 1.3 pounds (390 to 600 grams), seven- to nine-year lifespans, short legs, short, thick fur and small rounded ears. The twilight- to dawn-active leporids live in groups of two to five in 196.85-foot- (5-meter-) long, 15.74-inch- (40-centimeter-) deep burrows under and runways through grass tussocks and warn their co-habitants of danger by high-frequency sounds instead of by feet-thumping.
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Are volcano rabbits diurnal or nocturnal?
Volcano rabbits are nocturnal.
Do volcano rabbits live next to a volcano?
they live on the mountains of Mexico
Where is a volcano rabbit found?
By volcanos in Mexico. Thats why there called volcano rabbits.
Why save volcano rabbits?
We should save the volcano rabbits purely because they are a species of ANIMAL!! Do we really want to loose any of our beloved animals?
What does a volcano rabbit hunt?
Rabbits don't hunt, they are herbivores and eat plants.
What types of wild bunnies are endangered?
Pygmy and Cottontail rabbits. The volcano rabbit of Mexico is endangered, but the pygmy and cottontail rabbits are not endangered species.
What eats Volcano Rabbits?
Volcano rabbits are typically preyed upon by birds of prey such as hawks and owls, as well as foxes, weasels, and domestic dogs. Their small size and limited habitat make them vulnerable to predation.
Are volcano rabbits endangered?
Yes, they are. There are only about some of them are living around the side of the volcanoes now.
Are the volcano rabbits endangerd?
Yes, they are threatened by the loss of habitat, hunting and seasonal burning of the zacaton.
Are there any rabbits at Hawaii?
Yes, there are rabbits in every continent but Antarctica.
What is being done to save volcano rabbits?
The Volcano Rabbit is endangered because it doesn't breed that much so no new rabbits are coming. The Volcano Rabbit was being hunted. It is now illegal to hunt them. Their habitat is becoming destroyed by humans so they have no place to call home. THE most serious threats to the volcano rabbit are habitat degradation and target shooting.[2] Hunters looking for game birds (such as quail) will use the rabbit for target practice.
What is the difference between a male volcano rabbit and a female volcano rabbit?
Male volcano rabbits are typically larger in size than females and often have more pronounced scent glands on their necks. Females may have a slightly different scent to attract males during breeding season. Additionally, female volcano rabbits have a longer gestation period as they carry and give birth to offspring.
