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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 color is a snowshoe hare's fur in the winter?
They are brown to grey in the summer to white in the winter.
What animal would not eat the head of a rabbit?
A ferret MIGHT pull a rabbit head thru the cage and eat it. You don't say what size the rabbit is or what size the wire is, so it is hard to really answer your question.
they make a high pitched whimpering sound when they are in pain just like a dog as my sister fell on her rabbit accidentally and obviously because the rabbit was i pain it let out a loud screeching whimpering sound for quiet a while, also they can do this if they are lonely as rabbits need a mate to be around.
How does rabbit fever attack and spread?
It attacks the brain and spreads throught the hole body until you die.
No. Rabbits are normally gentle creatures, as well as strict vegetarians...
Get down on the floor face to face (about a 10cm away though) and say his name. I don't think they know proper words though!
Rabbits communicate with body language. If you learn the body language, then you can try to communicate with the rabbit. See the related link below for lots more details!
Rabbit's will not stop themselves from eating any thing. Rabbit's like eating everything especially bitter foods. In most cases they will cut the plant trunk and carry the whole plant away to their holes or hutches. The best way to not get them to you plants is to lock them up completely or to make a fence to protect your plant. I repeat, the will eat almost anything! :-/
What is the closest relative to a rabbit?
No rabbits are not rodents. They were classified as rodents until 1912 when they were moved to Lagomorpha. The lagomorpha are closely related to horses because of how their digestive systems work.
Why does the lynx population go down when the hare population goes up?
the ecosystem would go out of order
EX:the mice would have no lynx to eat them,so there would be lots of mice,the mice would eat all the bugs,so no bugs, and the grass has no bugs to eat them so there would bbe lots of grass
Yes, generally. Since squirrels are a species of rodent (like rats) they are capable of eating almost anything, if they get hungry enough. Normally they feed on seeds, shoots, leaves, nuts and the like. In my yard, the squirrels frequently eat the palm nuts that fall from my fan palm and Canary Island date palm trees.
But that's only when my wife has neglected to refill the squirrel feeder which is normally filled with peanuts. (They have also figured out how to open the bird feeder which contains sunflower seeds. This seems to be a great treat.)
How do bunnies adapt to the winter?
Bunnies evolved in warmer climates and had to adapt to colder ones. They molt in the autumn and then grow a thick new coat for winter. They will put on extra fat and increase their food intake by as much as 10-20 percent.
How can you tell if your pet rabbit is pregnant?
If you hover over a rabbit (who is not obese and gets out of its cage a lot) then you'll find that a rabbit is more pear shaped. If you look at the belly and it comes out more rounder, then there is a possibility your rabbit could be pregnant. I'm sure there are other ways to tell but my bunny has never been pregnant. You may also find that your rabbit is more protective of her stomach, when you put your hand down to touch her. If you want to know ahead of time or find out more so you're prepared, I would suggest maybe going to the vet.
If you can, very carefully feel the rabbit's stomach area. If you feel lumps they might be babies. Also, the doe will become a bit more feisty and aggressive but that is normal. A doe will be pregnant for 31 days tops. and towards the end of the pregnancy, the doe will pull loose fur from her stomach to create a nest. Try to keep the male away from the female if she is pregnant.
she will start drinking and eating alot more she will also start making a nest and start ripping her fur out to make her nest warm and soft for the baby bunny's she also might start getting a little bit grumpy. animals are just like humans the mummy bunny will kinda act like a human mummy hope i helped you oh and if your bunny is doing all of this the best thing to do is to feed her and give her time to herself. and if the male is still in the cage with her get him out of there. it will be a blood bath
There is no guaranteed way of telling. Palpating (feeling for young) is not 100% reliable. Does may kindle (give birth) anywhere from 28-34 days after breeding. The average is 31. You may re-breed her if she does not kindle by the 35th day. In the mean time, give her peace and quiet, and check on her nestbox morning and night. If she starts to build a nest on the floor, pick it up and place it in a hollow at the back of the nest box. That will dicourage her from birthing her kits on the wire. If you see her in the nest box, do not come near her cage. Check again in half an hour. If the doe is in the nest with kits and you try to check, she may squash them by accident. A normal birth only takes about fifteen minutes, but some does will be in labour for more than twelve hours. When she kindles, quietly and calmly check the kits to ensure that there are not dead babies or birthing debris. If she births her litter on the floor, SHE WILL NOT MOVE THEM. Rabbits do not pick up their kits for ANY reason. Pick up any that are alive, warm them up, and place them in the box, She will find them. The same can be done for any kits that are found outside the box within the first few weeks. Warm newborns by dipping their bodies (don't submerse their heads!!!) in warm water and then drying them; Warm older kits with hot water bottles and warm hands- don't get their fur wet. If She will not kill the kits if you touch them, though she may try to bite you. A few greens placed well away from the nest box will distract her long enough for you to check. Don't startle her. Check on them daily to ensure that they are alive, warm, and have full stomachs. It is quite common to lose one or two, so don't be discouraged. If the doe loses her litter, you may rebreed her four days after the litter was born- no matter if she loses them on the first or fourth day. Before you re-breed her, check that she is in condition. If she is underweight, wait to breed her again. NEVER re-breed a doe mid-way through her pregnancy. Many people will tell you that if the doe does not refuse the buck, she was not pregnant, but this is NOT true. Rabbits have two uteres horns, and sometimes they will only get pregnant in one. A re-bred doe may find herself carrying two different litters of completely different ages. The second litter may die after the first one is born, and that decomposition will kill the doe.
When a rabbit is pregnant she will increase the amount of water that she drinks. also, after about two or three weeks, you can flip your rabbit over on her back and hold her like you would a baby. then place your fingers on her stomach closer to her back legs. apply a small amount of pressure and rub. if she is pregnant you will feel small round balls.
We had bunnies before. If you put them all in the same cage, they make many babies very quickly. My mom says that bunnies are always pregnant, and I believe her. But you have to watch out because sometimes, bunnies like to eat baby bunnies. I don't know why, because when they're small, there's hardly any meat on their bones. I would rather eat a full grown bunny than a little tiny baby bunny.
What is the food a rabbit eats?
Rabbits like to eat grasses, leaves, and wood materials:
- Wild rabbits graze on fresh grasses, twigs, and green leaves.
- Pet rabbits graze on hay. Pet rabbits should have unlimited access to hay. Hay is important for a rabbit's dental health (to wear down the teeth), mental health (grazing is a natural and psychologically satisfying activity for rabbits), and digestive health (hay is an excellent source of fibre, which keeps the gut moving).
- Many pet rabbits also like eating apple wood twigs, willow twigs, and paper and cardboard products. So long as they're clean (no pesticides, herbicides, parasites) and non-toxic (plain cardboards and papers, no bleach, no shiny stickers, no toxic glues or inks), they're safe for the rabbit and add to dietary fibre! You can also turn these things into toys -- rabbits love to play so if you get an empty toilet roll and put hay in it to roll it around, it's fun for them!
- For the sake of variety, fresh vitamins and nutrients, and water content, pet rabbits can also eat a "salad" of fresh leafy greens (dark-coloured lettuces, herbs, and weeds) every day.
- To make sure they're getting a complete diet, pet rabbits should also eat high-quality (low fat and protein, high fibre) pellets daily.
Rabbits also have a sweet tooth but you shouldn't indulgethem because they also have a very sensitive digestive system, and too many treats can lead to serious illness (GI stasis) and to obesity, which in turn can lead to other health problems (sore hocks, skin infections from inability to groom, arthritis, organ failure). Wild rabbits sometimes raid cultivated garden plots and farm land. Safe treats for pet rabbits include small occasional amounts of fresh vegetables (like carrot, or celery -- but cut up the celery because the strings can cause problems), fresh fruits (like apple, or banana -- but banana is super sugary so limit it an extra amount), flowers (like roses), and whole grains (like oat groats -- that's not the same as oatmeal or rolled oat). There are commercial rabbit treats on the market (like muesli mix or tasty nuggets) but these almost always have extra unhealthy additives and ingredients -- it's safer to stick to "natural" foods instead.
Be very careful before feeding your rabbit any new food:
- Research to make sure the food is safe for rabbits in general -- type the food name and "rabbit" into a search engine, or "rabbit eat" and the food name, and you should find something
- Start your rabbit out on very small amounts at first and wait about a week to make sure the food is fine for your rabbit
rabbits like alfalfa
What is a dwarf rabbit's predator?
The predators of the pygmy possums, of which there are five species, include eagles, hawks, owls and quolls.
Foxes and feral cats, both of which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of pygmy possums.
What do jackrabbits that live in the desert eat?
Can you take care of a wild baby rabbit?
Unless you got a baby wild rabbit (before it's eyes opened) and bottle fed it you would be unlikely to befriend a wild rabbit and cuddle with it like you could a domestic rabbit. If you caged it it would probably die from the stress.
Do female pitbulls get along with other female pitbulls?
No. Not all. I have 3 pit bulls and my parents have 2 pit bulls. Ages range from 2-7 years. On holidays we bring the dogs along and they run and play together just fine. So they get along and only see each other maybe 4 times a year. My brother has a 5 yr old. catahoula leopard mix (taller & heavier than all of them) and she fits right into the mix. However, our dogs were treated like normal dogs from puppyhood. I'm sure people who teach pit bulls to "hate" other pit bulls will find they "hate" other breeds as well.
:) Hope this helps.
Do rabbits get blind from flashes?
Would you go blind if left in the dark for too long?
The answer is no.
Actually, yes. So can humans. It must me total darkness though. And for many months. It would have to be room with no windows. Humans kept in total darkness go blind because the cells involved with their rods and cones die off from lack of use.
How long should you wait to hold and play with your new pet bunny?
Rabbits should be let out of their enclosures every day for at least 4 hours so they can play, exercise, socialize, and so their owners can observe their behaviour and keep track of their health and wellbeing. Rabbits should be closely supervised so they don't get injured, or else the room where they're let into should be completely bunny-proofed. Extreme caution should be exercised when letting your rabbits outdoors because of the many dangers out there (like predators, parasites, toxins like pesticides and pollution, bad weather, the ability to escape, even vehicles as it could get hit by a car).
What other animals has the same genus as a rabbit?
Besides the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), the only other animal in the same family is the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis). The common hippo is the only species in the genus Hippopotamus.
Why does your rabbit eat anything?
When animals chew on parts of their bodies and cause themselves harm (when it's more than just regular grooming), that is called "self-mutilation" and it's always a sign of illness or injury. If your rabbit is chewing on his foot, you should bring him or her to a vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits as soon as possible. Rabbits are very susceptible to quick down-turns when they're sick, so be on-guard and get to a vet soon.
No matter what the reason, you have to stop your rabbit from eating fur. Unlike cats, rabbits can't vomit, so for them a "fur ball" is very serious (can cause gut impaction, GI stasis, death). Brush your rabbit really well to remove all the extra fur and make sure your bunny is drinking lots of fresh water. (Wash the water bottle/bowl every day and fill it with clean, fresh water. Drench the rabbit's salad greens in water too, because this will encourage water consumption.) If you can't get your rabbit to stop eating fur, and/or if it isn't drinking much water, go to see a vet.
See the related questions below for more details and helpful links.
What is the odd one out rabbit badger otter fox or hare?
Butterfly. They are all animals, but the butterfly has wings and six legs, while the frog and rabbit have no wings and they have four legs.
How do you look after baby rabbits?
If you are or will soon be caring for baby rabbits, there's a lot you need to know! How to care for them also depends on their age: 1 week old bunnies, 2 month old bunnies, and 8 month old bunnies need very different kinds of care! See the related questions and links below for more information.
Here's some very basic introductory information about how to care for newborn babies:
Make sure the mother is safe, comfortable, healthy, well-fed and watered so she can produce milk for her babies and take care of them. The mother will do a lot of the work. Keep the mother and her babies away from other rabbits, including the father, because there's the risk of accident and injury. (Other rabbits may accidentally crush or even eat the babies!) The mother will often leave the nest during the day and feed her babies in the early morning and late at night. You can check she is doing this by looking in the nest and seeing if her babies have round bellies. Round means they are being fed.
If babies manage to find their way out of the nest it is important that they are put back. The mother will not do this. You will have to. Also another key thing to remember is to remove any dead bunnies.
The babies can be separated from their mother after 6-9 weeks.
