# Rabbit (*Oryctolagus cuniculus*) Rabbits are soft, hopping animals with long ears. They can live indoors or outdoors and enjoy munching on hay and fresh greens. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Snaps:** 27 - **Habitat:** Meadows, gardens, or cozy hutches. - **Also known as:** Cottontail ![Rabbit](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424223/objects/4363.jpg) ## Appearance The Rabbit has long, upright ears and a short, fluffy tail often called a 'scut'. Its soft fur varies from grey-brown to reddish-brown, making it blend well into grassy habitats. They have large eyes positioned on the sides of their head. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Lagomorpha - **Family:** Leporidae - **Genus:** Oryctolagus ## Interesting facts - A rabbit's eyes are so big, they can see almost all around them, even behind! - Baby rabbits, called kits, are born blind, deaf, and without fur. - Rabbits eat special droppings called cecotropes to get extra nutrients! - They can't throw up like humans, so they must be careful what they eat. ## Special abilities - **Super Hearing:** Rabbit can rotate its long ears 270 degrees to pinpoint predator sounds from far away, helping them escape danger. - **Underground Architect:** Rabbit can dig extensive burrow systems called warrens with strong claws, creating safe homes for its family. - **Lightning Escape:** Rabbit can sprint up to 55 km/h in zig-zag patterns with powerful hind legs, outrunning most threats. - **360 Vision:** Rabbit has eyes on the sides of its head, giving it nearly 360-degree vision to spot predators approaching. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 30-50 cm - **Weight:** 1-2.5 kg - **Lifespan:** 3-9 years - **Speed:** 55 km/h - **Litter Size:** 4-12 - **Gestation:** 28-33 days ## Diet & Feeding Rabbits are plant-eaters, munching on grasses and greens to keep their teeth healthy and growing. - **Primary Foods:** grass, clover, wildflowers, herbs, tree bark, roots - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — A primary predator that hunts rabbits for food. - **Eaten by:** [Eurasian Eagle-Owl](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-eagle-owl) (*Bubo bubo*) — A large nocturnal bird of prey that preys on rabbits. - **Eaten by:** [Stoat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/stoat) (*Mustela erminea*) — A small, agile carnivore that can hunt young rabbits. - **Eats:** [White Clover](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-clover) (*Trifolium repens*) — A common plant that rabbits graze on for nutrients. ## 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. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Supervise playtime and keep them away from electrical cords. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify 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 Rabbit? 30-50 cm ### How much does Rabbit weigh? 1-2.5 kg ### How long does Rabbit live? 3-9 years ### How fast can Rabbit move? 55 km/h ### What does Rabbit eat? Rabbits are plant-eaters, munching on grasses and greens to keep their teeth healthy and growing. ### Where is Rabbit usually found? Meadows, gardens, or cozy hutches. ### How does Rabbit hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Fota Wildlife Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fota-wildlife-park) — Municipal District of Cobh, IE · Zoo - [Drusillas Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/drusillas-park) — England, GB · Zoo - [Zoo de Cerza](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-de-cerza) — Normandy, FR · Zoo - [Lesní koutek Ralsko - Mini ZOO](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lesn-koutek-ralsko-mini-zoo) — Liberec Region, CZ · Zoo - [Screech Owl Sanctuary](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/screech-owl-sanctuary) — England, GB · Zoo - [Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/arkansas-alligator-farm-and-petting-zoo) — Arkansas, US · Zoo [View all places to see Rabbit](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/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: [Rabbit: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rabbit)