Rabbit
The rabbit is grey-brown in colour, with long ears and hind legs, and a fluffy white tail. It is smaller than the brown hare and does not have black tips on its ears.
All about Rabbit
Origin
Spain or North America
Habitat
Grassland - Farmland - Woodland - Coastal - Heathland
Life span
3 years
Food:
Rabbits are herbivores. They need good quality hay or grass to help them stay healthy. They also enjoy leafy greens and pellets. And as a treat they eat root vegetables like carrots or fruit.
Size:
There are many different types of rabbit and different sizes. They can be as small as 25cm to over a metre long. And can weigh over 20kg
Appearance:
They have large, long ears. Their bodies are covered in fur, which can be short or long like hair, in different colours. They have powerful hind legs. Their front teeth are sharp and continue to grow all the time.
Pet care:
Rabbits make excellent pets. They are simple to look after with the right home. They do not like to be alone however, so should be kept with one or more other rabbits. They like to keep active and need a home with plenty of space and interesting objects to keep them stimulated. Rabbits also like to hide and will need a covered area to feel safe.
More fascinating facts:
They live in large groups in underground burrow systems known as ‘warrens’. Female rabbits, called ‘does’ produce one litter of between three and seven babies every month during the breeding season. That’s a lot of little ones!
Fun fact
Baby rabbits are called 'kittens'
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