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Rabbits and Hares
Wild rabbits and hares are distributed throughout the world and possess common traits. With seven Genera and 50 species, there will be plenty of hopping around for you to do in this category as you gather information and ask and answer questions.
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What is the difference between a male bunny and a female bunny?
According to the related link below, males tend to be more blocky in their heads and bodies than females do. Females, or does, of medium to large-sized breeds develop a dewlap (a flap of skin under their chins) as they get older. Older does are often much larger than a buck.
Although there are many common differences between male and female rabbits, such as those described above and others, looking at appearance and/or behaviour is not a sure way to tell if a rabbit is male or female. Like humans, rabbits are individuals and there can be a lot of variation! Just like how some men seem more feminine than others, some male rabbits can seem more like females, and vice versa. The only sure way to know if a rabbit is male or female is to examine the genitalia. See the related question below for more details but, briefly explained: In order to sex a rabbit, put it on its back (this will "hypnotize" it and make it easier to handle -- but be careful because this doens't work for all rabbits and rabbits can seriously injure themselves from mishandling!!). Use your fore and middle finger to press down the vent area just in front of the anus. In both sexes, the area will protrude. Does have a slit or a central line running up and down. In bucks, you will see a blunt white tube without a central line that does not have pink transversing on either side of the slit. In older bucks, they will present a pink tube with a bullet-pointed end. This bullet-pointed end is the penis.
What are enviormental pressures in rabbits?
Rabbits live in a hierarchy where stronger more dominant rabbits are cared for by weaker ones. Rabbit burrows are normally situated on north face slopes of no more than 20 degrees and no less than 15. It is normally the weaker rabbits responsibility to find ideal sites for there warrens.
Most new buildings are built on land that has been flattened from an average of 15 to 20 degrees to allow easier access to the water table and facilitate land drainage. With sites like this dwindling, rabbits have been forced to compromise causing mass drownings during flash floods
Why are rabbits hunted by people?
Well if it's a wild rabbit that you see in the wood it is because they think you will hurt it that you are a hunter. If you meant a pet rabbit it is because it wants it freedom, it wants to be able to run free and they don't really like to cuttle as dogs and cats. And of course they are really scared by almost everything
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As with most wild creatures a rabbit's survival instinct will cause it to run - attempt to escape - from anything they fear might be a predator.
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Can you tell when a bunny is not taking care of its baby?
In the wild mother rabbits stay away from their dens during the day so that predators will not be attracted by their smell. Most pet rabbits follow the same instincts and only feed their kits once or twice a day.
Why do rabbits have a fluffy tail?
Your rabbit is likely molting and they can't adequately reach that area to groom it themselves so there are some loose chunks of fur that are kind of 1/2 sticking out.
You can:
A. leave it there
B. pull it out
Rabbits will sometimes fight each other to the death.
2nd AnswerYes, rabbits will kill another rabbits over food, mates, territory, etc.Rabbits are extremely territorial.
How many European rabbits are there in Europe?
there are not too many rabbits in Europe because most people don't like them.
How do you care for wild baby bunnies?
One Answer: I did that successfully. I fed the bunny romaine lettuce, green grapes, peeled baby carrots and water. Keep food out of the draft. Never give chocolate, it's like a poison to them. Also, talk to the bunny: doesn't know what you are saying but shows you are a friend.
Another Answer: The above answer is not really in agreement with what most rabbit and wildlife authorities say. See the related links below for more info. Taking caring of orphaned wild animals is extremely delicate work and should not be attempted by an inexperienced person. If you find abandoned baby rabbits, contact a local rabbit rescue organization, wildlife rehabilitation organization, SPCA, humane society, animal shelter, animal services department of your government, or an experienced rabbit vet. Many people find baby rabbits and think they have been abandoned, but they haven't been! Don't move the babies until you are SURE they've been abandoned!
How do rabbits defend themselves fron enemies?
I am a rabbit owner and have often pondered this question myself. I recently found the answer after visiting my local vet. If the enemies is nearby the rabbit will freeze and pretend to be invisible, at the right moment the rabbit will run at immense speed to saftey. However if the rabbit is acctually being attacked they will use there back legs to violently kick the predator or bite them with their teeth. A rabbit will also scratch or dig on the enemy to hurt it and warn it away.
Do rabbits like to live on their own or with another animal?
well i have a rabbit that was living on her own . so i took her to the vets to get her nails cut and the vet sed that she was lonly so i got another one . the vet also sed if i didnt get in the next couple of months she would suffer serious depression so i got a male and she is now she is so much happier making babies with her new love of her life so i dont think its alright for the rabbit to be living on their own male or female
Rabbits have always been loved for their fluffy bodies and cute looks. These small mammals belong to the order Lagomorpha and are found across the globe. There are around eight genera in this order that consists of numerous species and subspecies. Sylvilagus is one of the eight genera in the order Lagomorpha. There are around sixteen species of rabbits in this genus. The most commonly found among them is Sylvilagus floridanus or eastern cottontail rabbit. As seen in most of the members of the genus Sylvilagus, eastern cottontail rabbits too sport a fluffy cotton-like tail and hence the name. These rabbits are commonly found across North America. Unlike most of the other rabbits, eastern cottontails do not make burrows. They make shallow nests above the ground, as in case of hares. But, they differ from hares in other aspects. The following paragraphs will provide you with some information about eastern cottontail rabbits
How long after the rabbit has bunnies can she have more?
Hello Female rabbits can be ready to breed almost immediately after a litter. However, this is not recommended and is highly cruel to the rabbit. If you are a responsible pet owner and care about your animal then it is safer to breed them every 6 months or even let them have only 1 litter a year, giving her a rest and time to recover and nurse her kits. Excessive breeding only causes a strain on your rabbit and possible early death. Also try to avoid times of the year when it is very hot or very cold as it is not a good idea to let her have her babies at these times of year.
Why does my Rabbit keep tilting its head?
This condition is frequently called "head tilt" or "wry neck", and is known scientifically as torticollis. This is a very serious condition with several possible causes, sometimes of a viral, parasitic, or bacterial nature. Symptoms may come on both gradually or immediately, and may include mild to severe head tilt, loss of appetite, depression, lethargy, head shaking, nausea, excessive salivation, teeth grinding (not to be confused with tooth purring), facial paralysis, drooping ear/lip/eyelid, inability to sit or stand upright, or nystagmus (eyes move rapidly in either a horizontal or vertical motion). This can condition can be fatal if left untreated. Immediate veterinary care by a rabbit-savvy veterinarian is strongly recommended.
it's also possible that one of its legs or something is hurt...either way, take your rabbit to the vet asap; rabbits are, unfortunately, quick to die :'(
Can rabbits die from the cold?
Rabbits can indeed die from the cold. While rabbits are able to handle cold better than heat, if the rabbit does not have adequate shelter, food or water, it can die. A rabbit must be able to get out of the rain as well, because a wet rabbit is unable to maintain their body temperature. Also, if the rabbit is breeding during the winter, baby rabbits are born without fur, so a nursing box is essential to keep the babies alive.
Can you feed your bunny oranges?
Yes, you certainly can! Rabbits love banana!
Banana has a high sugar content, even more than other fruit, so just give your rabbit a small amount of banana as a treat. Only small chunks, or a bite or two should be given at once. Too many treats will make your bunny sick.
As always, with new foods, banana needs to be introduced gradually.
Wait until the rabbit is at least 5 months old before giving any treats.
Don't let the rabbit eat the banana peel, as it may have been treated with pesticides.
See the related questions below for more information and links.
What is the use of a rabbits legs?
To help it jump. Rabbit tails have been used in greenhouse cultivation to cross pollinate plants
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No, a rabbit is not a rodent. Rodents belong to the taxonomic order Rodentia, and are characterised by a double-layered, orange pigmented covering of enamel on their teeth. Rabbits belong to the taxonomic order lagomorpha, which only have a single-layered, non-coloured layer of enamel. Other differences include maxillae fenestration, which is present in rabbits but not in rodents.
What is the life expectacy of a rabbit?
A wild rabbit is expected to live 2-5 years. A domestic rabbit can live up to 5-10 years. Wild rabbits have more risks than domestic rabbits-- that's why they live shorter.
How long do the parents take care of a baby rabbit?
They won't live more than a couple of days. Try removing any other rabbits from nearby and leaving her in a quiet, undisturbed, place. Surprisingly, they are very touchy mothers and hard to raise. I lost a litter some years ago, even hand feeding the last two. Good luck!
Can you get rabies from touching a wild bunnies blood?
Strictly speaking, probably not, though according to the CDC there is some evidence of aerosol transmission, which could in theory occur if you were close enough to an infected fox to touch it.
By far the most common method of transmission is through the saliva of an infected animal, generally through a bite. Again, touching a rabid fox could cause it to bite, so in general: stay away from animals that might have rabies.
Rabies is almost invariably fatal once symptoms develop (the best treatment known still leaves you with only about a 1 in 5 chance of living, and even if you do live brain damage can result). If you even think you might have been exposed, get post-exposure prophylactic treatment immediately. Do not "wait and see."
What food will a wild baby rabbit eat?
First answer: I think veggies and grass
Another answer: If the babies aren't weaned and they've been orphaned/abandoned, you have to feed them a milk replacer. Do not give them cow's milk: it will kill them. You can use goat milk instead.
It's terribly difficult to hand-rear wild baby rabbits: for their sake, you should contact a local authority (like a chapter of the House Rabbit Society or another rabbit rescue group, or a wildlife rehabber, or a government agency, or an animal shelter, etc).
Many people find wild baby rabbits and think they've been abandoned, when really they haven't. Then they take the rabbits and basically kill them, because they usually don't survive without their mothers. Mother rabbits don't stay with the babies all day: they only visit once or twice a day to feed and groom the babies. Don't take the babies unless you're positively sure they've been abandoned. If they're warm and plump, leave them alone! If they're cold and wrinkly, they may be abandoned: to do to a test, criss-cross some sticks over the nest, and wait a day to see if they've been moved by the mother rabbit or not.
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