No, a rabbit is not a rodent (i.e. Rodentiaorder). Rabbits are lagomorphs (i.e. Lagomorpha order, along with hares and pikas). More specifically, they're leporids (i.e. Leporidae family).
Rabbits are similar to rodents in that their teeth continue to grow throughout their lives; thus, rabbits, like pet rodents, need things to gnaw on to wear their teeth down. In the case of rabbits, they should have lots and lots of hay (for dental health, digestive health, and mental health!); other things that can help wear down their teeth include certain safe woods (like apple wood and willow wood -- untreated, no varnishes, paints, pesticides, etc).
Rabbits are unlike rodents in these ways:
- They have four incisor teeth in the upper jaw instead of two
- They're herbivores instead of omnivores
- The male genitalia has slight differences as well
Rabbits and hares were formerly classified in the order Rodentia (rodent) until 1912, when they were moved into a new order Lagomorpha. This order also includes pikas.
No, hamsters are rodents. Rabbits are not.
Rodents. Nope, they are in the family "Lagomorph". This means they have long ears, gnawing teeth, large back feet, and a short tail. It is similar to the rodent but not quite.
No Rabbits are of the Family Leporidae and hamsters are of the Family Cricetidae.
Rodent family or scientifically Leporidae family. It is also a mammal.
No, rabbits are mammals, not reptiles. They belong to the order Lagomorpha, while reptiles belong to a different class altogether.
Chinchillas are not related to rabbits. They belong to the rodent family, while rabbits are lagomorphs. Chinchillas are known for their soft fur and unique features, such as their long whiskers and large ears.
No. Guinea pigs are rodents (rabbits are not) and are actually in the same biological family is capybaras, a giant South American rodent.
Mammals which are in the family known as 'rodents' (Rodentia) include:MiceRatsPrairie dogsSquirrelsGophersMuskratsVolesBeaversChipmunksPorcupinesMarmotsChinchillasLemmingsHamstersGerbilsGuinea pigsCapybaraCaviesContrary to common belief, rabbits and hares are not rodents.
Rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents!
They are considered a rodent because you are a weirdo
It is in the rodent family.
A ferrets will chase any rodent (mice, rats, rabbits)