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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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How long has Frankenstein been around?
His age in Mary Shelley's version (The original version) was never stated.
What was the name of the Rabbit General in Watership Down?
The "chief rabbit" is the dominant animal (rabbits only) in Watership Down. He is the leader of the warren. This status is indicated by the suffix "rah" which is added to the end of the rabbits actual name. An example of this is the rabbit "Hazel" who later gains the title of "Hazel-rah" when he becomes leader of his group.
Interacting with spirits can be dangerous. I wouldn't do it at all, if I were you.
If you're really intent on contacting the dead, use a ouija board. I've heard their quite effective, though I've never used one myself.
Why were European rabbits introduced to Australia?
Initially, European rabbits were brought to Australia on the First Fleet but it is not known why. There is no evidence that they were either eaten or hunted for sport in the Sydney area. Rabbits became popular as pets and for sport around Sydney in the 1840s.
The real problem began when a farmer named Thomas Austin,who had a property in Winchelsea, Victoria, introduced European rabbits into Australia, leading to their current plague proportions. Austin was a member of the Acclimatisation Society, a group which believed in introducing exotic species into new locations around the world. In October 1859, Austin imported 21 European rabbits for hunting, releasing them on Christmas Day that year. Within a short period of time, it became evident that Victoria provided the ideal climate for the rabbits to breed and become a national pest. Rabbits have since spread throughout Australia.
Where does most of the population Australian live?
Most Australians and New Zealanders live in urban areas.
What kind of animals came to Australia?
Rabbits - They spread rapidly and ate the vegetation the native species needed much more quickly than the native animals did. Rabbits have increased desertification in Australia, and they have destroyed the habitat of animals such as the bilby, leading to the bilby's endangerment.
Foxes - Prior to the introduction of the European red fox, there were few native predators of Australia's wildlife. The fox has contributed directly to the loss of many species.
Domesticated dogs and cats - As a result of domesticated dogs and cats, there is now an enormous population of wild dogs and feral cats which are just as damaging to the native wildlife, resulting in the extinction and endangerment of many native species.
Cane toads - These have spread rapidly from the northern regions, heading further and further south every year. Cane toads are toxic to native predators. The spotted quoll, for example, has faced severe endangerment because they eat cane toads, and die from the poison. Cane toads also feed on native frogs.
Camels - Camels were brought over to use in some desert explorations and in the establishment of Afghan trade routes across central Australia. Many of these animals escaped, and there are now literally millions of feral camels in the deserts, feeding off native grasses and vegetation, and destroying the habitat of many native species.
Stock animals such as pigs, goats, horses, etc - Again, these animals are heavy-hooved creatures that destroy the environment and feed on native animals' food supplies. Pigs are a direct threat to native animals, as they will eat almost anything they can catch, as well as their prey's food sources.
Dingoes - Dingoes are not native to Australia, but arrived some time after the Aborigines. Dingoes resulted in the extinction of the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) and the Tasmanian Devil from the mainland, because the competition for food was too great.
Where were rabbits first introduced in Australia?
Rabbits were brought to Australia on the First Fleet but, for whatever reason, they did not breed prolifically or cause any problems for the first few years of the colony's settlement. There is absence of any evidence that they were either eaten or hunted for sport in the Sydney area. Rabbits were popular as pets and for sport around Sydney in the 1840s, but again, there is no evidence that their population proliferated. It is believed that the carnivorous marsupials of the mainland, such as quolls, were able to keep rabbit numbers down.
Rabbits were also introduced into the Tasmanian colony in the early 1800s where, by 1827, they were noted to be in their thousands.
A farmer named Thomas Austin who had a property in Winchelsea, Victoria, is credited with introducing rabbits into Australia, leading to their current plague proportions. Austin was a member of the Acclimatisation Society, a group which believed in introducing exotic species into new locations around the world. In October 1859, Austin imported 21 European rabbits for hunting, releasing them on Christmas Day that year. Within a short period of time, it became evident that Victoria provided the ideal climate for the rabbits to breed and become a national pest. Rabbits have since spread throughout Australia.
Is it legal to sell wild rabbits?
No, it is against the law to sell any wild rabbits. Trapping can only be done during season.
What age do rabbits become adults?
Rabbits can mate as early as 3 months of age but cannot be separated from their mothers until after they turn 8 weeks. So it is any where between 8 weeks and 3 months of age.
A rabbit has quite a few enemies these include:
- Weasels - stoats, ferrets, badgers
- Dogs - wolves, coyotes, domestic (pets), foxes, wild dogs
- Cats - pets, mountain lions, cougars, bobcats, lynx
- Larger birds of prey - eagles, owls, hawks, falcon
- Raccoons
- Bears
- Reptiles - monitor lizards, snakes
- Other bunnies - in the fights for territory and mate, sometimes even to the death
- Humans - hunters etc. - we eat them, use their fur, test on them, and destroy their habitats
And all other predator animals.
Any animal that would eat it, is very hungry, has teeth, and is bigger.
cats,dogs, birds and some plants. CATS ARE THE WORST ENEMY!!!!!
What do you do if a mother rabbit rejects her baby?
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While in a local 4-H Club, my sisters and I raised a variety of rabbits. [At one point, we had over 77 rabbits.]
We had several different breeds of rabbits. They were raised for show, for pets, for profit and for food. Primary focus was upon show.
Most of the time, does (the mother rabbit) will provide adequate care for their young.
[A key component is making sure that you have provided a good nesting-type box, along with soft nesting materials.]
A good doe will literally pull/pluck the fur from their own coat/pelt - to provide a very soft
bedding for their young.
Candidly, not all does are good mothers. At least 30% will have some kind of problem.
(It could be because they are nervous, poor health, etc...) There is a certain percentage
that are terrible mothers.
In these extreme cases, the mothers might actually step (Yes, step!) on their tiny baby bunnies causing them to die. (Then those that have died need to be removed from the nest/cage.) If there are others still living, one needs to monitor them several times each day. It is not easy to transfer tiny bunnies from one doe to another. (Most folks do not have several does with young litters - in which they can transfer bunnies to.)
Of the extreme cases, there is another small percentage of does that will not only cause the death of the young -- some will actually attack & bite the little bunnies.
Rabbits do not "eat"" other animals -they eat vegetables/fruit/grains. When a doe
is a real bad mother, there are occasions where they might actually eat the little "live"
bunnies.
From experience, we learned that you have to remove all of the bunnies from a bad mother -- before they all wind up dead.
WHAT TO FEED SMALL BUNNIES?
1. Place them with another doe that has a litter - they might blend - it might work out.
2. If you do so, try not to handle them with your bare hands --use latex-type gloves to avoid putting your human scent on them.
3. If the bunnies are over 14 days old, you might be able to feed them a modified diet.
(The older the better.) By one month, they should be able to eat foods that have been modified for them. You would need to experiment --using a food processor -making the rabbit food pellets smaller & easier to digest. Avoid giving them lettuce. Minced carrots, etc., would be okay on a very small scale. They definity would need water.
One thing that people often overlook: Rabbits need a solid surface to rest on ---such as a board. Having just the caged screening will cause problems on the feet of the rabbits. If a cage is rough on the feet of grown rabbits --it sure does a number on the feet of little qute bunnies.
Here's another tip: When a doe is pregnant, or is about to have a litter- remove the buck from her cage. It is always best to not have the Buck (the male) living in the same cage as a litter.
Lots of info - !
What is this rabbit that has black eyes?
wow.. good on you!
you've figured out what colour your rabbit is!
Yes, they can, but in very limited portions. Kiwi and other fruit, like banana, are not the best for rabbits. Rabbits should eat mostly hay, with some pellets and dark leafy greens daily, and water. Fruit in general can upset a rabbit's digestive system, possibly leading to G.I.Stasis (a sickness that will kill rabbits if not treated immediately). It's best to avoid fruit, and give more veggies instead. Only use fruit as a treat. Even many veggies should only be used as a treat. Fresh leafy greens like Romaine lettuce, carrot tops, and basil leaves can be eaten on a daily basis, but most other vegetables (like carrot) should be considered a treat. There are many plants (fruits, veggies) that are toxic to rabbits so always do research first. See the related question below for more details.
Can rabbits eat cedar shavings?
No, rabbits should not eat cedar shavings. Cedar shavings can be toxic to rabbits when ingested, causing respiratory and digestive issues. It is best to use safe bedding options like aspen shavings or paper-based bedding for rabbits.
yes as long as they are flat hope this helps here is a picture below to show you which ones they are allowed to eat.
We have a beagle mix in the house and we recently brought home a baby bunny. They play together pretty well but the beagle does get jealous of the bunny.
What does it mean when your bunny runs across the room very qwickly?
When a bunny runs across the room quickly it means they want sex with a female. This means you have to kill your rabit or if your a humanb being male you have to have sex with the bunny rabit.
Female rabbits, also known as does, typically give birth to litters of baby rabbits called kits. They are responsible for nursing and caring for their young until they are old enough to be weaned. Additionally, female rabbits are also known for their grooming behavior to keep themselves clean and maintain their fur.
If baby bunnies are cold are they dead?
Not necessarily. Baby bunnies can become cold due to various reasons like being separated from their mother or inadequate heating. If they are found cold, they should be warmed up gently and provided with care to prevent any harm and potential death. It is best to seek advice from a wildlife rehabilitator or a veterinarian in such situations.
Well...yes they can in a one way.....it's hard to hear them...but yes they CAN talk.
Do rabbits get tired of their food?
No. Mostly, rabbits should eat hay, but pellets (dried rabbit food) are an important part of their diet, as well as fresh water and fresh leafy greens (like Romaine lettuce).
Some rabbits are sensitive to pellets and too many pellets in their diet makes them sick. These rabbits should eat less pellets and more leafy greens. Some rabbits are so sensitive that their owners have slowly transitioned their rabbits to a no-pellets diet (just hay and fresh greens), but this can be very risky and time-consuming because good pellets (there are bad ones -- read labels!) are specially formulated to meet a rabbit's dietary needs (with all the necessary vitamins and nutrients). If you feed your rabbit a no-pellets diet, you probably need to feed some dietary supplements, too. Definitely, no one should consider this extreme diet without first doing a lot of research, finding someone who has successfully done this diet before who can offer advice, and talking to a few different knowledgeable "rabbit-savvy" vets first. If your rabbit is healthy on a normal diet of hay, pellets, and greens, don't even consider changing it: rabbits are very sensitive to diet changes and a change in diet can make them sick.
No, like other types of rabbit they are herbivores. If forced to, a hare may eat a small mouse or similar. they are all herbivores in a rabbits famikly
How old does a baby rabbit need to live on its own?
A baby rabbit, or kit, should stay with its mother for at least 8 weeks before being separated. This allows the kit to learn important behaviors and receive proper nutrition from its mother for optimal development. After 8 weeks, the kit should be able to live on its own.
How does a rabbit look like if it's pregnant?
well the rabbit will start to pick ou a clump of fur don't think that's something dangerous its just them making a bed for the new borns how ever they can be false pregnant but to know how a rabbit looks like when its pregnant is some thing that you would want to consult with your local vet
You may not notice any physical indications or changes when your doe is pregnant. When she reaches the end of her pregnancy (25 days or so) you may notice she looks a little fat. The biggest changes you will notice may be that she is grouchy, crying or growling when you put your hand in her cage or when you hold her. Then at about 27 days when you put the nest box in she will pick the straw up in her mouth and run around the cage with it or perhaps dig it all out of her box and then replace it just the way she wants it. Then she will pull fur from her dewlap and belly to line her nest with. After she has her babies (kindles) she will pull more fur to caver them.
