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Rabbit
Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidae
in part
Genera

Pentalagus
Bunolagus
Nesolagus
Romerolagus
Brachylagus
Sylvilagus
Oryctolagus
Poelagus

Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world. The Eastern Cottontail ( Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World Cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. Chordates ( Phylum Chordata) are a group of Animals that includes the Vertebrates together with several closely related Invertebrates Mammals ( class Mammalia) are a class of Vertebrate Animals characterized by the presence of Sweat glands, including sweat glands The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two families, the Leporidae ( Hares and Leporids are the approximately 50 species of Rabbits and Hares which form the family Leporidae. The Amami Rabbit ( Pentalagus furnessi; Amami: ʔosagi) or, also known as the Ryukyu Rabbit, is a primitive dark-furred Rabbit The Riverine Rabbit ( Bunolagus monticularis) also known as the Bushman Rabbit or Bushman Hare, is one of the rarest and most endangered Mammals The Volcano Rabbit also known as teporingo or zacatuche ( Romerolagus diazi) is a small Rabbit that resides in the mountains of Mexico The Pygmy Rabbit, Brachylagus idahoensis is a North American Rabbit, and is one of only two rabbit species in America to dig its own burrow The European Rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of Rabbit native to south west Europe (Spain and Portugal UserPolbot. -->The Bunyoro Rabbit or Central African Rabbit ( Poelagus marjorita) is a species of Mammals ( class Mammalia) are a class of Vertebrate Animals characterized by the presence of Sweat glands, including sweat glands In Biological classification, family ( Latin Leporids are the approximately 50 species of Rabbits and Hares which form the family Leporidae. The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two families, the Leporidae ( Hares and There are seven different genera in the family classified as rabbits, including the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), Cottontail rabbit (genus Sylvilagus; 13 species), and the Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi, endangered species on Amami Ōshima, Japan). A genus (plural genera from Γένος Latin genus "descent family type gender" is a low-level Taxonomic Taxonomy is the practice and science of classification The word comes from the Greek, taxis (meaning 'order' 'arrangement' and, nomos The European Rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of Rabbit native to south west Europe (Spain and Portugal In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of Biological classification and a Taxonomic rank. The Amami Rabbit ( Pentalagus furnessi; Amami: ʔosagi) or, also known as the Ryukyu Rabbit, is a primitive dark-furred Rabbit An endangered species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming Extinct because it is either few in numbers or threatened by changing environmental or predation is one of the Ryūkyū Islands (also known as Nansei Islands Its area is 712 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. There are many other species of rabbit, and these, along with pikas and hares, make up the order Lagomorpha. Hares and jackrabbits are Leporids belonging to the Genus Lepus. This article is about the taxonomic rank for the sequence of species in a taxonomic list see Taxonomic order In scientific classification used The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two families, the Leporidae ( Hares and

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Location and habitat

Rabbits are ground dwellers that live in environments ranging from desert to tropical forest and wetland. A habitat (which is Latin for "it inhabits" is an Ecological or environmental area that is inhabited by a particular Species. A desert is a Landscape or region that receives very little precipitation. Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF also known as tropical moist forests, are a Tropical and Subtropical Forest A wetland is an area of Land consisting of Soil that is Saturated with Moisture, such as a Swamp, Marsh, or Bog Their natural geographic range encompasses the middle latitudes of the Western Hemisphere. In the Eastern Hemisphere rabbits are found in Europe, portions of Central and Southern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Sumatra, and Japan. Sumatra (also spelled Sumatera) is the sixth largest island in the world (approximately 470000 km² and is the largest island entirely in Indonesia (two For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) has been introduced to many locations around the world, and all breeds of domestic rabbit originate from the European. The European Rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of Rabbit native to south west Europe (Spain and Portugal [1]

Characteristics and anatomy

The long ears of rabbits are most likely an adaptation for detecting predators. In addition to their prominent ears, which can measure more than 10 cm (4 in) long, rabbits have long, powerful hind legs and a short tail. Each foot has five digits (one reduced); rabbits move about on the tips of the digits in a fashion known as digitigrade locomotion. Full-bodied and egg-shaped, wild rabbits are rather uniform in body proportions and stance. The smallest is the pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis), at only 20 cm in length and 0. The Pygmy Rabbit, Brachylagus idahoensis is a North American Rabbit, and is one of only two rabbit species in America to dig its own burrow 4 kg (0. 9 pound) in weight, while the largest grow to 50 cm and more than 2 kg. The fur is generally long and soft, and its color ranges through shades of brown, gray, and buff. Exceptions are the black Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi) of Japan and two black-striped species from Southeast Asia. The Amami Rabbit ( Pentalagus furnessi; Amami: ʔosagi) or, also known as the Ryukyu Rabbit, is a primitive dark-furred Rabbit For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The tail is usually a small puff of fur, generally brownish but white on top in the cottontails (genus Sylvilagus) of North and South America. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a [1]

Cecal pellets

Rabbits are hindgut digesters. The Hindgut (or epigaster) is the Posterior ( Caudal) part of the Alimentary canal. This means that most of their digestion takes place in their large intestine and cecum. The large intestine is the last part of the Digestive system: the final stage of the Alimentary canal in Vertebrate Animals Its function is to The cecum or caecum (from the Latin caecus meaning Blind) is a pouch connected to the Ascending colon of the Large In rabbits, the cecum is approximately 10 times bigger than the stomach, and it, along with the large intestine, makes up roughly 40% of the rabbit's digestive tract. [2] Cecotropes, sometimes called "night feces", come from the cecum and are high in minerals, vitamins and proteins that are necessary to the rabbit's health. Cecotropes (also "caecotrophes" also known as "night faeces" are the product of the Cecum, a part of the digestive system in Mammals of the A mineral is a naturally occurring substance formed through geological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition a highly ordered atomic structure and specific A vitamin is an Organic compound required as a Nutrient in tiny amounts by an Organism. Proteins are large Organic compounds made of Amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined together by Peptide bonds between the Carboxyl Rabbits eat these in order to meet their nutritional requirements. This process allows rabbits to extract the necessary nutrients from their food. [3][4]

Diet and eating habits

Rabbits are herbivores who feed by grazing on grass, forbs, and leafy weeds. Herbivory is a form of Predation in which an Organism, known as a herbivore, consumes principally Autotrophs ref name=Campbell>Campbell Grass is the common word that generally describes Monocotyledonous green Plants The family Gramineae ( Poaceae) are the "true grasses" and include In addition, their diet contains large amounts of cellulose, which is hard to digest. Rabbits solve this problem by passing two distinct types of feces: hard droppings and soft black viscous pellets, the latter of which are immediately eaten. Rabbits reingest their own droppings (rather than chewing the cud as do cows and many other herbivores) in order to fully digest their food and extract sufficient nutrients. Coprophagia is the consumption of Feces, from the Greek copros (feces and phagein (eat Physiologically a ruminant is a Mammal of the order Artiodactyla that digests plant-based food by initially softening it within the animal's first stomach known [5] [6]

Rabbits graze heavily and rapidly for roughly the first half hour of a grazing period (usually in the late afternoon), followed by about half an hour of more selective feeding. In this time, the rabbit will also excrete many hard faecal pellets, being waste pellets that will not be reingested. If the environment is relatively non-threatening, the rabbit will remain outdoors for many hours, grazing at intervals. While out of the burrow, the rabbit will occasionally reingest its soft, partially digested pellets; this is rarely observed, since the pellets are reingested as they are produced. Reingestion is most common within the burrow between 8 o'clock in the morning and 5 o'clock in the evening, being carried out intermittently within that period.

Hard pellets are made up of hay-like fragments of plant cuticle and stalk, being the final waste product after redigestion of soft pellets. These are only released outside the burrow and are not reingested. Soft pellets are usually produced several hours after grazing, after the hard pellets have all been excreted. They are made up of micro-organisms and undigested plant cell walls.

The chewed plant material collects in the large cecum, a secondary chamber between the large and small intestine containing large quantities of symbiotic bacteria that help with the digestion of cellulose and also produce certain B vitamins. The pellets are about 56% bacteria by dry weight, largely accounting for the pellets being 24. 4% protein on average. These pellets remain intact for up to six hours in the stomach, the bacteria within continuing to digest the plant carbohydrates. The soft feces form here and contain up to five times the vitamins of hard feces. After being excreted, they are eaten whole by the rabbit and redigested in a special part of the stomach. This double-digestion process enables rabbits to utilize nutrients that they may have missed during the first passage through the gut and thus ensures that maximum nutrition is derived from the food they eat. [1] This process serves the same purpose within the rabbit as rumination does in cattle and sheep. [7]

Rabbits are incapable of vomiting due to the physiology of their digestive system. Vomiting (also called throwing up, emesis) is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's Stomach through the Mouth and sometimes the Physiology (from Greek grc φύσις physis, "nature origin" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study of the mechanical physical [8]

Behavior

A rabbit's side view.
A rabbit's side view.

While the European rabbit is the best-known species, it is probably also the least typical, as there is considerable variability in the natural history of rabbits. Many rabbits dig burrows, but cottontails and hispid hares do not. The European rabbit constructs the most extensive burrow systems, called warrens. Nonburrowing rabbits make surface nests called forms, generally under dense protective cover. The European rabbit occupies open landscapes such as fields, parks, and gardens, although it has colonized habitats from stony deserts to subalpine valleys. It is the most social rabbit, sometimes forming groups in warrens of up to 20 individuals. However, even in European rabbits social behaviour can be quite flexible, depending on habitat and other local conditions, so that at times the primary social unit is a territorial breeding pair. Most rabbits are relatively solitary and sometimes territorial, coming together only to breed or occasionally to forage in small groups. During territorial disputes rabbits will sometimes “box,” using their front limbs. Rabbits are active throughout the year; no species is known to hibernate. Rabbits are generally nocturnal, and they also are relatively silent. Other than loud screams when frightened or caught by a predator, the only auditory signal known for most species is a loud foot thump made to indicate alarm or aggression. Notable exceptions are the Amami rabbit and the volcano rabbit of Mexico, which both utter a variety of calls. The Amami Rabbit ( Pentalagus furnessi; Amami: ʔosagi) or, also known as the Ryukyu Rabbit, is a primitive dark-furred Rabbit [1]

Instead of sound, scent seems to play a predominant role in the communication systems of most rabbits; they possess well-developed glands throughout their body and rub them on fixed objects to convey group identity, sex, age, social and reproductive status, and territory ownership. Urine is also used in chemical communication. When danger is perceived, the general tendency of rabbits is to freeze and hide under cover. If chased by a predator, they engage in quick, irregular movement, designed more to evade and confuse than to outdistance a pursuer. Skeletal adaptations such as long hind limbs and a strengthened pelvic girdle enable their agility and speed (up to 80 km [50 miles] per hour). [1]

Reproduction

Most rabbits produce many offspring each year, although scarcity of resources may cause this potential to be suppressed. A combination of factors allows the high rates of reproduction commonly associated with rabbits. Rabbits generally are able to breed at a young age, and many regularly conceive litters of up to seven young, often doing so four or five times a year due to the fact that a rabbit's gestation period is only 28 to 31 days. [9]. In addition, females exhibit induced ovulation, their ovaries releasing eggs in response to copulation rather than according to a regular cycle. They can also undergo postpartum estrus, conceiving immediately after a litter has been born. [1]

Newborn rabbits are naked, blind, and helpless at birth (altricial). Altricial means "requiring nourishment" and refers to a pattern of growth and development in organisms which are incapable of moving around on their own soon after hatching or Mothers are remarkably inattentive to their young and are almost absentee parents, commonly nursing their young only once per day and for just a few minutes. To overcome this lack of attention, the milk of rabbits is highly nutritious and among the richest of that of all mammals. The young grow rapidly, and most are weaned in about a month. Males (bucks) do not assist in rearing the kittens. [1] The mother rabbit is able to become pregnant again 4 days after the birth of her kittens.

Differences from hares

Main article: Hare

Rabbits are clearly distinguished from hares in that rabbits are altricial, having young that are born blind and hairless. Hares and jackrabbits are Leporids belonging to the Genus Lepus. Altricial means "requiring nourishment" and refers to a pattern of growth and development in organisms which are incapable of moving around on their own soon after hatching or In contrast, hares are generally born with hair and are able to see (precocial). In Biology, the term precocial refers to species in which the young are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of birth or hatching All rabbits except the cottontail rabbit live underground in burrows or warrens, while hares live in simple nests above the ground (as does the cottontail rabbit), and usually do not live in groups. A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug into the ground by an Animal to create a space suitable for habitation temporary refuge or as a byproduct of locomotion Hares are generally larger than rabbits, with longer ears, and have black markings on their fur. Hares have not been domesticated, while rabbits are often kept as house pets. Domestication (from Latin domesticus) refers to the process whereby a Population of Animals In gardens, they are typically kept in hutches –small, wooden, house-like boxes– that protect the rabbits from the environment and predators. A hutch is a type of Cage used typically for housing Domestic rabbits and chickens

Rabbits as pets

Main article: House rabbit

Pet rabbits can be raised indoors or outside in a protected hutch. A house rabbit is a Domestic rabbit kept as a pet for companionship who lives inside the home with his owners

Pet Domestic rabbits kept indoors are referred to as house rabbits. A domestic rabbit is any of the several varieties of European rabbit that has been domesticated Male rabbits are called bucks; females are A house rabbit is a Domestic rabbit kept as a pet for companionship who lives inside the home with his owners House Rabbits typically have an indoor pen or cage and a rabbit-safe place to run and exercise, such as an exercise pen, living room or family room. Rabbits can be trained to use a litter box and some can learn to come when called. Their diet typically consists of unlimited Timothy hay, a small amount of pellets, and a small portion of fresh vegetables. Timothy-Bailey ( Phleum pratense) is an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe except for the Mediterranean region House rabbits are quiet pets, and are not as well suited for households with unsupervised small children. The rabbit can become frightened by loud noises and can be harmed by mishandling.

Pet Domestic rabbits that do not live indoors can also often serve as companions for their owners, typically living in an easily accessible hutch outside the home. A domestic rabbit is any of the several varieties of European rabbit that has been domesticated Male rabbits are called bucks; females are Some pet rabbits live in outside hutches during the day for the benefit of fresh air and natural daylight and are brought inside at night. Hutches are often equipped with enrichment activities such as shelves, tunnels, balls and other toys.

Rabbits are social animals. Rabbits as pets can find their companionship with a variety of creatures, including humans, other rabbits, guinea pigs, and sometimes even cats and dogs. The Guinea pig (also commonly called the cavy after its scientific name Cavia porcellus) is a species of Rodent belonging to the family Caviidae WikipediaManual of Style (spelling, articles should conform to one overall spelling style of English typically the one most linked to the article topic (if it is geographic The dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated Subspecies of the gray wolf, a Mammal of the Canidae family of the order

Pet rabbits are often provided additional space in which to get exercise, simulating the open space a rabbit would traverse in the wild . Exercise pens or lawn pens are often used to provide a safe place for rabbits to run.

Groups such as the non-profit Delta Society (Delta Society) validates the important role of animals for people's health and well-being and has utilized pet rabbits as therapy for adults and children since the 1970s.

Rabbits as food and clothing

See also: Domestic rabbit
A load of rabbit skins, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales
A load of rabbit skins, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales

Leporids such as European rabbits and hares are a food meat in Europe, South America, North America, some parts of the Middle East, and China, among other places. A domestic rabbit is any of the several varieties of European rabbit that has been domesticated Male rabbits are called bucks; females are The Northern Tablelands is a Plateau and a region of the Great Dividing Range in northern New South Wales, Australia. Leporids are the approximately 50 species of Rabbits and Hares which form the family Leporidae. Hares and jackrabbits are Leporids belonging to the Genus Lepus.

Rabbit is still commonly sold in UK butchers and markets, although not frequently in supermarkets. At farmers markets and the famous Borough Market in London, rabbits will be displayed dead and hanging unbutchered in the traditional style next to braces of pheasant and other small game. Borough Market is a Wholesale and Retail food market in Southwark, South East London, England. Pheasants are a group of large Birds in the order Galliformes. Rabbit meat was once commonly sold in Sydney, Australia, the sellers of which giving the name to the rugby league team the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but quickly became unpopular after the disease myxomatosis was introduced in an attempt to wipe out the feral rabbit population (see also Rabbits in Australia). Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games The South Sydney Rabbitohs, also known as Souths, The Bunnies, SSFC or The Rabbits, are an Australian professional Rugby league Myxomatosis (commonly called 'myxi' is a disease which affects Rabbits It is caused by the Myxoma virus. In Australia, Rabbits are the most serious Mammalian pests, an Invasive species whose destruction of habitats is responsible for

When used for food, rabbits are both hunted and bred for meat. Snares or guns along with dogs are usually employed when catching wild rabbits for food. The activity of animal trapping has two separate but related meanings A gun is a particular Weapon that propels Projectiles The projectile is generally fired through a hollow tube known as the gun's barrel. In many regions, rabbits are also bred for meat, a practice called cuniculture. Cuniculture is the Agricultural practice of breeding and raising Domestic rabbits usually for their Meat, Fur, or Wool. Rabbits can then be killed by hitting the back of their heads, a practice from which the term rabbit punch is derived. A rabbit punch is a punch to the Neck or to the base of the Skull. Rabbit meat is a source of high quality protein. It can be used in most ways chicken meat is used. Rabbit meat is leaner than beef, pork, and chicken meat. Rabbit products are generally labeled in three ways, the first being Fryer. This is a young rabbit between 1½ and 3½ pounds and up to 12 weeks in age. This type of meat is tender and fine grained. The next product is a Roaster; they are usually over 4 pounds and over 8 months in age. The flesh is firm and coarse grained and less tender than a fryer. Then there are giblets which include the liver and heart. One of the most common types of rabbit to be bred for meat is New Zealand white rabbit. New Zealand white rabbits are 100% American bred despite their name

There are several health issues associated with the use of rabbits for meat, one of which is Tularemia or Rabbit Fever. Tularemia (also known as "rabbit fever" "deer-fly fever" "Ohara fever" and "Francis disease" is a serious Infectious disease [10] Another is so-called rabbit starvation, due most likely to essential amino acid deficiencies in rabbit meat and synthesis limitations in human beings. Rabbit starvation is the form of acute Malnutrition caused by excess consumption of any lean meat (specifically Rabbit) coupled with a lack of other sources of nutrients In Chemistry, an amino acid is a Molecule containing both Amine and Carboxyl Functional groups In Biochemistry, this

Rabbits are a favorite food item of large pythons, such as Burmese pythons and reticulated pythons, both in the wild, as well as pet pythons. A typical diet for example, for a pet Burmese python, is a rabbit once a week.

Rabbit pelts are sometimes used in for clothing and accessories, such as scarves or hats. Rabbits are very good producers of manure; additionally, their urine, being high in nitrogen, makes lemon trees very productive. Their milk may also be of great medicinal or nutritional benefit due to its high protein content (see links below).

Environmental problems

A European Rabbit afflicted by Myxomatosis in England.
A European Rabbit afflicted by Myxomatosis in England. The European Rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of Rabbit native to south west Europe (Spain and Portugal Myxomatosis (commonly called 'myxi' is a disease which affects Rabbits It is caused by the Myxoma virus. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
See also: Rabbits in Australia

Rabbits have been a source of environmental problems when introduced into the wild by humans. In Australia, Rabbits are the most serious Mammalian pests, an Invasive species whose destruction of habitats is responsible for As a result of their appetites, and the rate at which they breed, wild rabbit depredation can be problematic for agriculture. Gassing, barriers (fences), shooting, snaring, and ferreting have been used to control rabbit populations, but the most effective measures are diseases such as myxomatosis (myxo or mixi, colloquially) and calicivirus. This page is about the physical properties of gas as a state of matter The ferret is a domestic Mammal of the type Mustela putorius furo. Myxomatosis (commonly called 'myxi' is a disease which affects Rabbits It is caused by the Myxoma virus. Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus ( RHDV) also known as rabbit calicivirus ( RCV) is the Type species of the genus Lagovirus In Europe, where rabbits are farmed on a large scale, they are protected against myxomatosis and calicivirus with a genetically modified virus. The virus was developed in Spain, and is beneficial to rabbit farmers. If it were to make its way into wild populations in areas such as Australia, it could create a population boom, as those diseases are the most serious threats to rabbit survival. Rabbits in Australia are considered to be such a pest that land owners are legally obliged to control them.

Classifications

Rabbits and hares were formerly classified in the order Rodentia (rodent) until 1912, when they were moved into a new order Lagomorpha. Rodentia is an order of Mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously-growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two families, the Leporidae ( Hares and This order also includes pikas. Pikas are small hamster-like animals with short limbs rounded ears and short tails

Order Lagomorpha

Naming

Rabbits are often known affectionately by the pet name bunny or bunny rabbit, especially when referring to young, domesticated rabbits. The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two families, the Leporidae ( Hares and Leporids are the approximately 50 species of Rabbits and Hares which form the family Leporidae. The Amami Rabbit ( Pentalagus furnessi; Amami: ʔosagi) or, also known as the Ryukyu Rabbit, is a primitive dark-furred Rabbit The Amami Rabbit ( Pentalagus furnessi; Amami: ʔosagi) or, also known as the Ryukyu Rabbit, is a primitive dark-furred Rabbit The Riverine Rabbit ( Bunolagus monticularis) also known as the Bushman Rabbit or Bushman Hare, is one of the rarest and most endangered Mammals The Riverine Rabbit ( Bunolagus monticularis) also known as the Bushman Rabbit or Bushman Hare, is one of the rarest and most endangered Mammals The Sumatran Striped Rabbit ( Nesolagus netscheri) also known as the Sumatra Short-eared Rabbit or Sumatran Rabbit, is a Rabbit found only in The Sumatran Striped Rabbit ( Nesolagus netscheri) also known as the Sumatra Short-eared Rabbit or Sumatran Rabbit, is a Rabbit found only in The Annamite Striped Rabbit ( Nesolagus timminsi) is a species of Rabbit native to the Annamite mountain range on the Laos - Vietnam The Volcano Rabbit also known as teporingo or zacatuche ( Romerolagus diazi) is a small Rabbit that resides in the mountains of Mexico The Volcano Rabbit also known as teporingo or zacatuche ( Romerolagus diazi) is a small Rabbit that resides in the mountains of Mexico The Pygmy Rabbit, Brachylagus idahoensis is a North American Rabbit, and is one of only two rabbit species in America to dig its own burrow The Pygmy Rabbit, Brachylagus idahoensis is a North American Rabbit, and is one of only two rabbit species in America to dig its own burrow The Tapeti ( Sylvilagus brasiliensis) also known as the Brazilian Rabbit or Forest Rabbit, is a Cottontail rabbit Species found UserPolbot. -->The Dice's Cottontail ( Sylvilagus dicei) is a species of Mammal in the Leporidae The Brush Rabbit ( Sylvilagus bachmani) or Western Brush Rabbit, is a species of Cottontail rabbit found in western coastal regions of North America UserPolbot. -->The San Jose Brush Rabbit ( Sylvilagus mansuetus) is a species of Mammal in the Leporidae The Swamp Rabbit ( Sylvilagus aquaticus) is a large Cottontail rabbit found in the Swamps and Wetlands of the Southern United States The Marsh Rabbit ( Sylvilagus palustris) is a Cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the Southern United States The Eastern Cottontail ( Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World Cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. The New England Cottontail ( Sylvilagus transitionalis) is a species of Cottontail Rabbit represented by fragmented populations in areas of New UserPolbot. -->The Mountain Cottontail or Nuttall's Cottontail ( Sylvilagus nuttallii) is a species of The Desert Cottontail ( Sylvilagus audubonii) also known as Audubon's Cottontail, is a New World Cottontail rabbit, a member of the family The Omilteme Cottontail ( Sylvilagus insonus) also known as the Omiltemi Rabbit, is a Cottontail rabbit found only in Sierra Madre del Sur UserPolbot. -->The Mexican Cottontail ( Sylvilagus cunicularius) is a species of Mammal in the Leporidae The Tres Marias Cottontail or Tres Marias Rabbit ( Sylvilagus graysoni) is a species of Mammal in the Leporidae family The European Rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of Rabbit native to south west Europe (Spain and Portugal The European Rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of Rabbit native to south west Europe (Spain and Portugal UserPolbot. -->The Bunyoro Rabbit or Central African Rabbit ( Poelagus marjorita) is a species of UserPolbot. -->The Bunyoro Rabbit or Central African Rabbit ( Poelagus marjorita) is a species of Hares and jackrabbits are Leporids belonging to the Genus Lepus. Originally, the word for an adult rabbit was coney or cony, while rabbit referred to the young animals. More recently, the term kit has been used to refer to a young rabbit. A group of young rabbits is referred to as a kindle. Young hares are called leverets, and this term is sometimes informally applied to any young rabbit. Male rabbits are called bucks and females does. A group of rabbits or hares is often called a fluffle in parts of Northern Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

Rabbits in culture and literature

See also: List of fictional rabbits
Rabbit and Acorn Jay Birds, a Song Dynasty era painting by Chinese artist Cui Bai, painted in 1061 AD.
Rabbit and Acorn Jay Birds, a Song Dynasty era painting by Chinese artist Cui Bai, painted in 1061 AD. This is a list of fictional Rabbits. Rabbits in literature Bionic Bunny, protagonist of the Marc Brown children's The Song Dynasty ( Wade-Giles: Sung Ch'ao was a ruling dynasty in China between 960&ndash1279 CE it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Chinese art ( Chinese: 中國藝術/中国艺术 has varied throughout its ancient history, divided into periods by the ruling Dynasties of China and changing Cuī Bái or Cui Bo ( Wade-Giles: Tsui Po fl mid 11th century was a prominent Chinese painter during the Song Dynasty (960&ndash1279

Rabbits are often used as a symbol of fertility or rebirth, and have long been associated with spring and Easter as the Easter Bunny. Fertility is the natural capability of giving life As a measure "Fertility Rate" is the number of children born per couple person or population Spring is one of the four Temperate Seasons Spring marks the transition from Winter into Summer. Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. The Easter Bunny is the Ghost of a Rabbit who carries eggs and Candy to Children in a Basket on the Easter The species' role as a prey animal also lends itself as a symbol of innocence, another Easter connotation. Additionally, rabbits are often used as symbols of playful sexuality, which also relates to the human perception of innocence, as well as its reputation as a prolific breeder. Generally speaking human sexuality is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings

Further information: Playboy Bunny

Folklore and mythology

The rabbit often appears in folklore as the trickster archetype, as he uses his cunning to outwit his enemies. A Playboy Bunny is a waitress at the Playboy Club. The Playboy Clubs were originally open from 1960–1988 In Mythology, and in the study of Folklore and Religion, a trickster is a God, Goddess, spirit, man woman or anthropomorphic An archetype ( pronounced: /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ (Brit or /ˈɑrkɪtaɪp/ (Amer

On the Isle of Portland in Dorset, UK, the rabbit is said to be unlucky and speaking its name can cause upset with older residents. This is thought to date back to early times in the quarrying industry, where piles of extracted stone (not fit for sale) were built into tall rough walls (to save space) directly behind the working quarry face; the rabbit's natural tendency to burrow would weaken these "walls" and cause collapse, often resulting in injuries or even death.

The name rabbit is often substituted with words such as “long ears” or “underground mutton”, so as not to have to say the actual word and bring bad luck to oneself. It is said that a public house (on the island) can be cleared of people by calling out the word rabbit and while this was very true in the past, it has gradually become more fable than fact over the past 50 years.

Other fictional rabbits

The rabbit as trickster appears in American popular culture; for example the Br'er Rabbit character from African-American folktales and Disney animation; and the Warner Brothers cartoon character Bugs Bunny. In Mythology, and in the study of Folklore and Religion, a trickster is a God, Goddess, spirit, man woman or anthropomorphic Br'er Rabbit (also spelled Bre'r Rabbit or Brer Rabbit or Buh Rabbit) is a central figure in the Uncle Remus stories of the Southern United Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and The word cartoon has various meanings based on several very different forms of Visual art and Illustration. Clyde Rabbit (uncleMrs Bugs Bunny (wifePapa Bunny (fatherMama Bunny (motherRugs Bunny Anthropomorphized rabbits have appeared in a host of works of film, literature, and technology, notably the White Rabbit and the March Hare in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; in the popular novel Watership Down, by Richard Adams(which has also been made into a movie) and in Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit stories. This is a list of fictional Rabbits. Rabbits in literature Bionic Bunny, protagonist of the Marc Brown children's The White Rabbit is a fictional character in Lewis Carroll 's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The March Hare, often called the Mad March Hare is a character most famous for appearing in the Tea party scene in Lewis Carroll 's Alice's Adventures in Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (ˈdɒdsən (27 January 1832 &ndash 14 January 1898 better known by the Pen name Lewis Carroll (/ˈkærəl/ was an English Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865 is a novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson better known under the Pseudonym Lewis Watership Down is the first and most successful Novel by British author Richard Adams. Richard George Adams (born May 9, 1920) is an English Novelist who is best known as the writer of three novels featuring animal characters Peter Rabbit is the main character in a series of Children's books by Beatrix Potter. Rabbits are also the subject of one of the first children's stories The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, as well as the Little Golden Books story "The Lively LIttle Rabbit". The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real is a children's novel written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson. Margery Williams Bianco ( July 22, 1881 &mdash September 4, 1944) was an English - American author primarily of popular children's Little Golden Books is a popular series of Children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1, 1942: Three Little Kittens They also appear as Rabbids in the Ubisoft game Rayman Raving Rabbids and Rayman Raving Rabbids 2. Rabbids are a fictional species of maniacal Anthropomorphic rabbits, that serve as the primary antagonists Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) ( is a French computer and Video game publisher and developer with headquarters in Rayman Raving Rabbids is a spinoff in the Rayman series released by Ubisoft as a Wii launch title Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 is the second installment of the Rayman Raving Rabbids party franchise in which the Rabbids attempt to invade Earth In the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, there is the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog which is killed by the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 film written and performed by the comedy group Monty Python ( Graham Chapman, John Cleese The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog is the fictional beast in the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is a fictional Weapon from the comedy film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Rabbits are featured in both The Goodies episodes (Invasion of the Moon Creatures and Animals). This article discusses The Goodies comedy television series For information about the formation of The Goodies group and for information "Invasion of the Moon Creatures" is an episode of the British Comedy television series The Goodies. Animals is an episode of the British Comedy television series The Goodies. The Pokémon franchise has also released two new rabbit Pokémon, Buneary and its evolution Lopunny. If you came here to express your personal opinion about Pokémon please go somewhere else At the core of the multi-billion dollar Pokémon Media franchise of various electronic games, ongoing anime, several manga series, At the core of the multi-billion dollar Pokémon Media franchise of various electronic games, ongoing anime, several manga series, The Sonic the Hedgehog video game series features the character Cream the Rabbit, daughter to Vanilla the Rabbit. Video Games See also [[List of games featuring Sonic the Hedgehog]] Nearly all games in the series feature a teenage hedgehog named "Sonic the Hedgehog"

Urban legends

Main article: Rabbit test

It was commonly believed that pregnancy tests were based on the idea that a rabbit would die if injected with a pregnant woman's urine. The rabbit test was an early Pregnancy test developed in 1927 by Bernhard Zondek and Selmar Aschheim. A pregnancy test attempts to determine whether or not a female is pregnant. Pregnancy ( Latin graviditas) is the carrying of one or more offspring known as a Fetus or Embryo, inside the Uterus of a Female Urine is a liquid waste product of the body secreted by the Kidneys by a process of filtration from Blood and Excreted through the Urethra. This is not true. However, in the 1920s it was discovered that if the urine contained the hCG, a hormone found in the bodies of pregnant women, the rabbit would display ovarian changes. Human chorionic gonadotropin ( hCG) is a Glycoprotein Hormone produced in Pregnancy that is made by the Embryo soon after conception The rabbit would then be killed to have its ovaries inspected, but the death of the rabbit was not the indicator of the results. "Ovaria" redirects here This is also a proposed section and a Synonym of Solanum. Later revisions of the test allowed technicians to inspect the ovaries without killing the animal. The rabbit test was an early Pregnancy test developed in 1927 by Bernhard Zondek and Selmar Aschheim. A similar test involved injecting Xenopus frogs to make them lay eggs, but animal assays for pregnancy have been made obsolete by faster, cheaper, and simpler modern methods. Frogs have been used in animal tests throughout the history of biomedical science

References

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  2. ^ "Feeding the Pet Rabbit"
  3. ^ Dr. Byron de la Navarre's "Care of Rabbits"
  4. ^ Dr. Susan A. Brown, DVM's "Overview of Common Rabbit Diseases: Diseases Related to Diet"
  5. ^ rabbits
  6. ^ rabbits general
  7. ^ The Private Life of the Rabbit, R. M. Lockley, 1964. Chapter 10.
  8. ^ True or False? Rabbits are physically incapable of vomiting. (Answer to Pop Quiz).
  9. ^ What's the gestation period of a rabbit? (Answer to Pop Quiz).
  10. ^ Tularemia (Rabbit fever)

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