What are some interesting facts about rabbits?

The Rabbit is a small mammal of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world. The adult Rabbit is typically 14 to 18 inches long, has long ears, and a short tail. Rabbits are noted for their ability to reproduce rapidly, and have been domesticated as pets and for food since the Middle Ages.

What are the characteristics of a rabbit?

Rabbits are social animals, with colonies of the fluffy mammal occupying most of the world’s land masses. Rabbits are small mammals with fluffy, short tails, whiskers and distinctive long ears. There 29 species around the world, according to Nature by PBS and, while they live in many different environments, they have many things in common.

What are the different types of rabbits?

There are five main rabbit breed shapes: full-arch, semi-arch, compact, commercial and cylindrical. Commercial body types are most commonly seen in meat rabbits, while compact rabbits are usually pets. However, semi-arched and full-arched rabbits are also common. The only rabbit with a cylindrical body type is the Himalayan.

What is the difference between rabbits and hares?

Jackrabbits, for instance, are actually hares, whereas the rockhares and the hispid hare are rabbits. Rabbits differ from hares in size, life history, and preferred habitat. In general, rabbits are smaller and have shorter ears than hares. They are born without fur and with closed eyes after a gestation period of 30–31 days.