Common Name: Rabbit
Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
Class: Mammals
Diet: Herbivore
Size: Rabbit body length can grow up to 40 cm and the weight is between 1.2-2 kg
Average Lifespan: 4 - 8 years
Origin: Europe
Conservation Status: Endangered (IUCN 2018)
Physical Description
Both male and female rabbits have similar size. Rabbits different in colour such as black, grey and white. They also have large brown eyes on the side of their head and have large sensitive ears.
Habitat
Forest thickets, savanna and woodlands
Did You Know?
Rabbits front teeth grow continuously like toenails and they can see almost 180 degrees. They are vegetarians and have a great ability to digest fibre. Rabbits have to groom their fur frequently otherwise it will become tangled and rabbits avoid them from getting wet. Rabbits have acute hearing that provides information and alerts them of any danger.
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