# Domestic Rabbit (*oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus*) Domestic rabbits are fluffy and friendly animals that love to hop around. They enjoy munching on fresh veggies and playing in their cozy homes. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Domestic rabbits live in homes as pets, but they originally come from grassy fields and meadows. - **Also known as:** Fluffy, Lapin ![Domestic Rabbit](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/EnglishSpotRabbitChocolate1%28cropped%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Kat Chzhen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EnglishSpotRabbitChocolate1%28cropped%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Domestic Rabbit has soft fur that comes in many colors like white, black, brown, grey, and spotted patterns. They are characterized by long ears, a short fluffy tail, and powerful hind legs, differing from hares by being born blind and naked. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Lagomorpha - **Family:** Leporidae - **Genus:** Oryctolagus ## Interesting facts - Wow! A rabbit's teeth never stop growing, they chew constantly to keep them trim! - Wow! Rabbits are born blind and without fur, completely dependent on their mother! - Wow! Rabbits can purr just like a cat when they are feeling happy and content! - Wow! Their almost 360-degree vision lets them see nearly everything around them! ## Special abilities - **Super Hearing:** Domestic Rabbits can rotate their long ears almost 360 degrees, helping them pinpoint sounds from all directions to detect predators. - **Rapid Reproduction:** Domestic Rabbits can breed year-round and have multiple litters, helping populations grow quickly and survive challenges. - **Burrowing Homes:** Domestic Rabbits can dig extensive tunnel systems called warrens, which provide safe shelter from predators and harsh weather. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 20-50 cm - **Weight:** 0.9-9 kg - **Lifespan:** 8-12 years - **Speed:** 56 km/h - **Litter Size:** 4-12 - **Gestation:** 29-35 days ## Diet & Feeding Domestic rabbits love to munch on plants, constantly grazing on leafy greens and hay. - **Primary Foods:** Hay, Leafy greens, Carrots, Pellets, Grasses - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Depends on:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Humans provide food, shelter, and companionship to domestic rabbits. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Escaped or feral domestic rabbits can be hunted by dogs. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — Young or small rabbits might be prey for domestic cats. - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — Wild foxes prey on feral domestic rabbits in rural areas. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Burrowing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/burrowing): Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always supervise young children when playing with rabbits. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Domestic Rabbit? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Domestic Rabbit? 20-50 cm ### How much does Domestic Rabbit weigh? 0.9-9 kg ### How long does Domestic Rabbit live? 8-12 years ### How fast can Domestic Rabbit move? 56 km/h ### What does Domestic Rabbit eat? Domestic rabbits love to munch on plants, constantly grazing on leafy greens and hay. ### Where is Domestic Rabbit usually found? Domestic rabbits live in homes as pets, but they originally come from grassy fields and meadows. ### How does Domestic Rabbit hunt? Grazing ## Where to spot - [McDade Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mcdade-park) — Pennsylvania, US · Botanical Garden - [Polebridge Ranger Station Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/polebridge-ranger-station-historic-district) — Montana, US · Historic District - [Monkey Jungle](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/monkey-jungle) — Florida, US · Zoo - [Tierpark Weeze](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-weeze) — Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE · Zoo - [Tiergarten Eisenberg](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tiergarten-eisenberg) — Thüringen, DE · Zoo - [KALISTO Tierpark & Café](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kalisto-tierpark) — Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE · Zoo [View all places to see Domestic Rabbit](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/domestic-rabbit) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Domestic Rabbit: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-rabbit)