The European Rabbit is native to south west Europe and north west Africa (Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria). That's where they come from, and where they still live in the wild.
The European Rabbit also lives in the wild of many other places in the world (like Australia, and the UK), because humans introduced them to the area. In many of these areas, the European Rabbit has become an invasive species.
The European Rabbit has also been domesticated. As a domestic animal (pet, show, farm, lab), the European Rabbit lives all over the world.
European rabbits live in burrows, which are underground tunnels and chambers dug into the ground. These burrows provide shelter and protection for the rabbits from predators and harsh weather conditions.
European rabbits originated in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) before spreading throughout Europe. They were domesticated by the Romans and later introduced to various parts of the world, including Australia and the Americas.
Rabbit lifespans can vary depending on conditions and breed.Smaller rabbits (netherland dwarfs etc) tend to have longer life spans than the large breeds (flemish Giants, French Lops etc).Smaller Rabbits have been known to live to 13-14 years when kept as a house rabbits and well cared for. The average lifespan is about 8-9 years however.Larger breeds can live to about 8-9 year in optimal conditions, although their larger size can make them very prone to health problems, especially heart conditions.
No, rabbits are not native to Australia. They were introduced to the continent by European settlers and are considered an invasive species in Australia.
Pet rabbits descend from wild European Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).Rabbits, along with hares and pikas, are lagomorphs (of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha). Apparently, the ancestors of rabbits first appeared soon after the dinosaurs died off (along with a bunch of other kinds of mammals) -- none of the ancestors of lagomorphs are still around today.
the rabbits leave dropping everywhere which acts as a kind of fertilizer its not just European rabbits though.
wild european rabbits
No, they are herbivores! They eat vegetables.
The largest genera of rabbits are Sylvilagus (mostly cottontails) and Oryctolagus (European rabbits).
European rabbits were introduced into Australia on the first fleet and that solves your Question
No, unfortunately. European rabbits, an entirely introduced species in Australia, continue to devastate the countryside, creating an ecological disaster in Australia.
European rabbits live in burrows, which are underground tunnels and chambers dug into the ground. These burrows provide shelter and protection for the rabbits from predators and harsh weather conditions.
The 'European Rabbit' (species) are larger primarily because of evolution, and dietary habits. These rabbits originally evolved, in the Spanish Mediterranean area.
To feed European rabbits
Plants. Rabbits eat plants.
All domestic rabbits, including mini Rex rabbits, belong to the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
The New Zealand Falcon Falco novaseelandae, hunts live food only. It does not take road kill or other scavenge material. It hunts small birds, lizards, mice, and small rabbits.