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Why is a rabbit not a rodent?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 12/10/2022

Rodents are concidered small and are about the size of your hand. The reason rabbits are not rodents is because when they are adults, they are far from being able to fit easily in your hands. This is why they are concidered small mammals not rodents.

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∙ 15y ago

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