Rabbits and Hares

The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is native to southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa.

Rabbits have powerful muscles to help them move quickly and evade predators in the wild. Their muscles also help them with activities such as jumping and digging, which are essential for their survival and ability to explore their environment.

Rabbits have different escape tactics when facing predators. They rely on their speed and agility to outrun predators such as foxes or hawks. In addition, rabbits are known for their ability to quickly change direction and use their burrows for protection.

Yes, a rabbit can die if it has parasites. Some parasites are relatively harmless, but others are serious problems and, if not treated by a vet, the rabbit will eventually die - either from the parasite infestation itself, or from other health problems that result when the parasite infestation isn't treated by a vet. If your rabbit has parasites, you should bring it to an experienced "rabbit savvy" vet as soon as possible. See the related questions and the link below for more information.

When a rabbit's ears go limp while sleeping, it usually indicates a deep state of relaxation or comfort. It is a sign that the rabbit feels secure in its environment and is not on high alert for any potential threats.

Upper respiratory infections called "snuffles" are common with pet rabbits.

Sneezing and nasal discharge especially if white and thickened indicate one of several bacterial infections. An anti bacterial medication can be given by a vet after confirming the cause.

A rabbit with pneumonia or lower respiratory infection will show symptoms of loud raspy breathing and often stretches its neck to attempt to get more oxygen in with each breath. A rabbit showing these signs is critically ill and needs to be taken to a small animal Veterinarian right away.

There are no home remedies that work well enough to ensure recovery.

the native preditors of a rabbit can be a fox, hawk, owl, weasle or stoat

In popular culture, zombies are often depicted as craving brains, but this is not consistent across all zombie stories. The idea of zombies specifically eating brains may have originated from the 1985 film "Return of the Living Dead." In traditional folklore, zombies do not have a specific preference for brains.

Hares are preyed upon by a variety of predators including foxes, coyotes, owls, hawks, eagles, and bobcats. These animals feed on hares as part of their natural diet due to their abundance in many habitats.

a rabbit is rather like a dog when its hungry it will toss its bowl around and sit neer it a lot mind you you should allways overfeed your rabbit when they are young as it helps them grow but be carefull as you need to know when to lower the food level or they may get fat and receive maggots and die the way you know their fat is a lot of loose skin under their chin.

Hares typically have litters of 3-4 leverets, but they can sometimes have up to 7 babies in a single litter.

The height of a bunny can be very different depending on the breed.

Yes, swamp rabbits are primarily herbivores. They typically feed on grasses, aquatic plants, twigs, and various other vegetation found in their wetland habitats. However, they may also consume some insects and other small invertebrates on occasion.

Yes, wild rabbits usually give birth in shallow burrows called forms. These forms are often located underground or hidden in vegetation to provide protection and warmth for the babies, called kits.

Some of the snow leopard's abiotic needs are a lower temperature, access to adequate fresh water, and weather conditions that are conducive to hunting. A snow leopard would also need adequate oxygen so that it can breathe.

All animals have two basic instincts, fight or flight, since a rabbit has little way of defending itself it usually chooses to flee, running for the safety of a convenient burrow. They can stay very still and unnoticed for a long period of time when frightened. Also, newborn and very young rabbits have very little scent and they are hard for predators to find. Rabbits as a species, have a high reproductive rate to offset the high mortality rate.

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the rabbit fast running is part of tons of skills to survive

Hares are most active during twilight hours, which is considered crepuscular, rather than strictly nocturnal. This means they are active during both dawn and dusk. They are known to be more active at night than during the day, but they are not exclusively nocturnal.

Animals known to prey on rabbit and mouse brains include birds of prey such as owls, hawks, and eagles, as well as some mammals like foxes, weasels, and domestic cats. These animals may target the heads of their prey to access the nutrient-rich brains. It's important to consider securing your yard to protect against potential predators.

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.

Yes, lilies are toxic to rabbits. Ingesting any part of the lily plant can cause serious health issues for bunnies, such as gastrointestinal problems and kidney failure. It's best to keep lilies away from your rabbit to prevent any accidental ingestion.

There are several collective nouns for hares, they are listed below;

drove of hares, down of hares, husk of hares, leash of hares, trace of hares, trip of hares, warren of hares

Rabbit vary in length of age! I myself have too rabbits one is a lop eared and the other one is a lion head rabbit!They can usually live up to 8-12 years as a pet if well looked after.