
Rabbits are furry and delightful little creatures. For most of my life, I associated them with two things: Easter and the film Fatal Attraction. I never gave much thought to them in general until a friend of mine invested in a rabbit farm.
I was, first of all, surprised that there were such things. I was also stunned that my friend—an independently wealthy man who has built up and sold several businesses—would put his money into such a venture. But apparently, as I learned over a dinner party I had thrown for him and a few others, rabbits are in high demand for various purposes.
From children’s hospitals to fine restaurants, rabbits are all the rage around the world. I am a writer, so I like to learn everything about the subjects that smack me as interesting. Here is a summary of what I learned about rabbits and animals that are similar to them.
Some Basic Facts About Rabbits
Their Size
Some rabbits are about the size of a big cat, but they can grow very large—as large as a small child. There are also pygmy rabbits that grow to as little as 24 cm in length and weigh less than a pound. The larger species can grow to 50 cm and weigh more than 4.5 kg.
Where They Live
Rabbits originated in Europe and Africa, but they are now found all over the world—with the exception of Asia and Antarctica. Wild rabbits tend to make their homes in various locations. They can be found in woods, forests, meadows, grasslands, deserts, tundra, and wetlands.
They create shelter by tunneling into the ground. These tunnel systems are called warrens, and they include rooms for sleeping and nesting. Rabbits build their homes with multiple entrances for a quick escape.
No safe room for them, but plenty of escape hatches.
What They Eat
Rabbits are herbivores, which means they have a plant-based diet and do not eat meat. Grass, clover, broccoli, and brussels sprouts are some of their favorite foods. They also eat seeds, roots, buds, and tree bark.
How They Reproduce
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