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Long ears are an advantage to a point. A wild rabbit or hare utilizes their ears not only for hearing, but also as a cooling mechanism.

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Can rabbits live in the north pole?

Rabbits live all over Canada. They live in burrows, under bushes and in hollow logs. In winter they tunnel into the snow. Some kinds of rabbits live in groups and others live alone. The jackrabbit has very long legs and ears. It is really a hare. The long ears are very important because they help the rabbit hear and keep cool in the summer. The snowshoe hare has very big back feet to help them get through very deep sow. In the winter the snowshoe hare has a thick, white coat to keep it warm and to help camouflage it. In the summer its coat turns brown. Rabbits come out to look for food at night when it is safe. They are herbivores and eat plants.


How does a pika differ from other lagomorphs?

Pikas are different from other lagomorphs such as rabbits and hares because they belong to their own genus called Ochotona, while rabbits and hares belong to the genera Lepus and Sylvilagus. Pikas have a more compact body, rounded ears, and no visible tail, whereas rabbits and hares have longer bodies, longer ears, and a distinctive tail. Pikas also have a high-pitched call, live in rocky mountain habitats, and do not burrow underground like rabbits.


What physical and behavioral characteristicts does a rabbit have?

Rabbits typically have long ears, large eyes, and a soft fur coat. They are known for their hopping gait and high agility, as well as their sensitivity to sound and smell. Rabbits are also social animals that display behaviors such as grooming, thumping their hind legs, and digging.


Are rabitt s omnivores?

a burrowing, gregarious, plant-eating mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail.


Can a netherland dwarf rabbit get along with a regular sized rabbit?

If you look at the difference in the look of their ears, the netherland dwarfs have really short ears, kind of a squirrel face. Normal dwarfs can have long ears and are just a small size compared to a normal rabbit.

Related Questions

Do rabbits with long ears not hear as well as rabbits with short ears?

True


Where are long eared rabbits found?

All rabbits have long ears...


How do rabbits ears help it survive?

They have brilliant hearing which warns them about dangers


Why do rabbits with longer ears have a longer lifespan than rabbits with shorter ears?

It's not true that rabbits with long ears have a longer lifespan than rabbits with short ears. Ear length has no bearing on a rabbit's lifespan.


How do rabbits adapt to their environment with their long ears?

i do not no


What are the bunnies with long ears called?

Rabbits.


Which breed of rabbit has the longest ears?

There are many rabbits with ears sticking up. My Netherland dwarf rabbit, which is the smallest rabbit, has upright ears. Also dutch rabbits and rex rabbits do, to name some. Hope this is of some help :)


How did rabbits have long ears?

The genes of animals it originates from.


How long can lop eared rabbits ears be?

15 inches long


What do rabbits need long ears for?

No, a common misconception. Look up a picture of an "enlgish lop" sometime. Very very long ears (22 inch span). This breed in particular originated in Africa. The ears on any rabbit are to release heat. They are like a built in AC. With so much surface area, the heat given off allows long eared breeds to survive in hotter climates better. Dwarf rabbits, who's ears are the smallest, are that way to conserve heat. With less surface area the ears don't give off as much heat and allow the rabbit to survive better in colder climates.


Do rabbits with long ears hear better than rabbits with ears that stick straight up?

yes.


Is cammel a rabbit?

no it is not a rabbit it is way to big and cammels can be ridden