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So they can run faster. which equals to more chances of escaping a predator.
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Why do rabbits stand up on their hind legs?
I know why rabbits have long ears but i don't know the answer to why they have long hind legs the answer to you first part of the question is. Rabbits have long ears so they can detect noises or up coming danger. it also helps the rabbit cool itself down.
Why does a frog jump higher than a tree?
because of the hing long legs
How many feet do a rabbits have?
Four! Two big powerful hind legs that they use for strength and speed when running, and also to support them when they stand on their hind legs, and also two small front ones with sharp claws. that they use for clawing and foraging, and also for scraping and digging burrows with.
Which lizard is best known for running on its hind legs?
The goanna will often run on its hind legs.
What is the hind part of an animal?
Legs :)
How fast do rabbits hop?
well it depends if it is little or not.
What are the structural and behavioral adaptations of rabbits?
It's long, powerful hind legs and its strengthened pelvic girdle.
How do rabbits make their burrows?
Rabbits make their burrows by digging with their hind legs.
How have rabbits skeletons evolved to help with hopping?
their hind legs have expanded to prevent falling.
Do field mice have long hind legs like a kangaroo?
Field mice do not have long, hind legs like a kangaroo.
How long are a rabbits legs?
how long is a rabbits leg
Why do rabbits making a thumbing noise in there gauge?
if they thump their hind legs it means ecxitement and irratation
Why do rabbits stand up on their hind legs?
I know why rabbits have long ears but i don't know the answer to why they have long hind legs the answer to you first part of the question is. Rabbits have long ears so they can detect noises or up coming danger. it also helps the rabbit cool itself down.
Do rodents have long ears and large hind legs?
Not all rodents have long ears, or large hind legs. However, there are some that do. An example is the jerboa, a small desert rodent that hops on its long hind legs. It also has very large ears.
How do rabbits protect their homes?
They fight against other rabbits using their hind legs,and their teeth. They mark their territory like dogs,with pee.
What dogs have long hind legs?
just like alot of dogs have long hind legs but they longest dog legs ive seen were from a great dane
Do rabbits live in asia?
A rabbit is a burrowing plant-eating mammal, characterized with long ears, long hind legs and a short tail. They are native to Southeast Asia, Sumatra and some islands of Japan,
