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Pet rabbits cannot fully revert to a wild state, but they can exhibit wild behaviors if they escape and adapt to outdoor environments. Domesticated rabbits lack the survival skills needed for wild living, such as foraging for food and avoiding predators. However, they may display instincts like digging and hiding when in a natural setting. Overall, while they can survive temporarily, their domestication limits their ability to thrive in the wild long-term.
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Where are all pet rabbits descened from?
wild european rabbits
Can I keep a wild rabbit as a pet?
No, it is not recommended to keep a wild rabbit as a pet. Wild rabbits have specific needs and behaviors that are different from domesticated rabbits, and they may not adapt well to captivity. It is best to leave wild rabbits in their natural habitat.
Can you keep a wild rabbit as a pet?
No, it is not recommended to keep a wild rabbit as a pet. Wild rabbits have specific needs and behaviors that are different from domesticated rabbits, making them difficult to care for properly in a home environment. It is best to leave wild rabbits in their natural habitat.
Are pet rabbits and wild mice compatible?
yes
Can you raise a wild rabbit as a pet?
No, it is not recommended to raise a wild rabbit as a pet. Wild rabbits have specific needs and behaviors that are different from domesticated rabbits, and they may not adapt well to captivity. It is also illegal in many places to keep wild animals as pets. It is best to leave wild rabbits in their natural habitat.
Where can you buy wild rabbits for sale in PA?
You can't buy wild rabbits for sale, only pet rabbits. Wild rabbits, like all wild animals, should be left alone and not domesticated, or caught and sold. It's one thing to hunt wild rabbits, and then sell their body or products (meat, fur), but you shouldn't catch and sell wild rabbits as live animals: there are enough pet rabbits to go around (in fact, in many places, there are too many -- overpopulation).
Do domestic rabbits live longer than wild rabbits?
Yes. Pet rabbits usually live 8-12 years. Wild rabbits usually die before the age of 2 because they have so many predators.
Do wild baby cottontail rabbits grow slower as a pet and faster in the wild?
it all depends on how much they eat.
What is the difference between a wild animal or a pet animal?
A pet is domesticated and are raised to live with humans. However, a wild fox isn't accustomed to living with people and also live by their instincts. Assuming that you are raising a fox, I suppose the difference would be if it could be train or if it could be kept inside. However, if you picked it up from the wilderness, then yeah, it's a wild fox. Correct me if I'm wrong dear.
Is it possible to keep wild rabbits as pets?
Yes, it is possible to keep wild rabbits as pets, but it is not recommended. Wild rabbits have different needs and behaviors compared to domesticated rabbits, making them more challenging to care for. It is best to adopt a domesticated rabbit from a shelter or breeder for a better pet experience.
How long do male rabbits live?
Male pet rabbits live as long as female pet rabbits: 10 to 12 years or more. Wild rabbits have a shorter lifespan, because predators catch and eat them; they live about 2 years (males and females).
Are eastern cottontail rabbits sold in pet shops?
No, they are wild and not even the same species as domestic rabbits (which is why they can't successfully reproduce together)!
