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Why do rabbits have floppy ears?

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As with most animals, the whiskers of rabbits extend of the width of their body. This means when they enter a tight space they can tell just by putting their head in whether or not they will fit the rest of the body safely through.

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Because, like most animals, God put one on them. Only he knows why.

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If only every question could be answered with "Don't ask the question, assume God only knows." Rabbits use their tail as a form of communication - does (females) that are interested in breeding will twitch their tail to let the buck (male) know she is receptive. It is also used to signal danger - both when a predator has been spotted and when fleeing.

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I think it's so that when they run away from a predator their white tails 'flash' to warn other Rabbits to run

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Because they want to :P

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it is because it is in their genes.

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Because. :3 They are cuddly and cute.

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