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10 things you didn't know about rabbits

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

Rabbits are far from being simple animals.They have special characteristics of its species that differentiate it from other creatures of the animal kingdom.And surely, no matter how much you love rabbits, there are many things you still don't know about them.

Learn new and interesting facts about rabbits , it will help you give a better life and build a better relationship with him if you have one as a pet.Behind that tender and endearing face hides a wide and fascinating world.

If you are considering taking a rabbit home or you already have it and want to know more about it, continue reading this article of Animals and Pets Online, where we present 10 things you didn't know about rabbits that, we know, you will find interesting and helpful.

1.A peculiar lifestyle

Rabbits that live in wild environments live underground in groups with other rabbits.They live with their relatives and feel safe to be with them accompanying them.The "caves" where Inhabiting rabbits are known as burrows.Now you know the reason why domestic rabbits like both tunnels or stay and pass between your legs.

In fact, thanks to their life under the land where the temperature is cooler, the rabbits around us are especially sensitive to the heat of the summer.For their survival during the days of high temperatures, it is necessary to provide them with ventilation, ice and water in almost everything moment.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

2.Do they eat their own stool?

Although this is a difficult fact to understand for us, human beings, everything has its explanation and it is also completely normal for them.They do not eat all feces, only a part of them and once a day, either early in the morning or during the night.

The part we refer to is called "cecotropes" or "nocturnal feces" and they are basically products of the fermentation of foods that contain the greatest amount of nutrients and that rabbits find necessary to be ingested and processed again, that's why they eat them.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

3.Portionous vision

Rabbits have a special vision that is important to highlight.Their senses are excellent, although the vision is the one that is most developed.Like fish, rabbits can see everything that is hidden behind they and the only blind spot they have is very small and is in front of their nose.They are the owners of almost 360 degrees of panoramic vision .This ability helps them to spot the predators that come practically from anyone address.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

4.Happy rabbits

When a rabbit is happy it cannot hide it, they are very expressive creatures and more when they want to imply that they feel happy.In moments of excitement for happiness, the rabbits behave in a beautiful, crazy and particular way.They begin to make sequences of somewhat wild movements that include: fast jumps in the air, run and run in desperate mode and make sharp turns.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

5.Where do they come from?

Today's domestic rabbits are descendants of a European species and rumors say they come from the Roman era , around 44 AD, which raised them in spaces with walls and then eat them as part of an exquisite dish.

Currently in Europe rabbit is still used in some dishes of traditional cuisine (something unthinkable for other cultures).Fortunately for many rabbits, these creatures are now our pets and part of our family.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

6.They are vegan

Although if you have a rabbit, you probably already knew, these animals are totally vegan, that is, they eat absolutely nothing of animal origin.Their favorite dishes are all those full of vegetables and fruits.Their organism, especially their digestive system, works actively and constantly so that the intestinal transit does not stop .For that reason it is so important that you always have hay at your fingertips.Without these elements, our friends could get sick from malnutrition and even die.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

7.Many bunnies

One of the things that most impresses about rabbits is the facility they have to create offspring .A female can get to have a litter of babies every 28 or 30 days.The gestation process is violent but very fast.The problem is that then do so many rabbits inside the house.If you want to prevent this the best thing will be to sterilize your rabbit in due time.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

8.They are territorial

Virtually all creatures of the animal kingdom are territorial and rabbits are no exception.To make clear what their territory is, these animals rub the chin (where they have their olfactory glands) on almost all surfaces around him, he could even rub with one person.You know, when your rabbit rubs his chin with something, it's that is marking his territory .

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

9 teeth in development

Like humans, some of the rabbits never stop growing, however, what is curious is that their teeth do not either: they are always growing .This is an important fact about these animals since they use hay and wooden toys to chew them and keep their teeth trimmed.

If a rabbit's teeth stop grinding and grow, in addition, in poor condition, this can cause them pain and therefore they will stop eating, which can be very dangerous.If you see abnormal growth of the rabbit's teeth, do not hesitate and go to the veterinarian , keep in Note that 12 hours without food can be fatal in a rabbit.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

10.A sad reality

Rabbits are the third most abandoned animals in shelters and in industrial settings.These are caring and very nervous creatures that need a lot of affection.It is important to know that having a rabbit, is to have a pet for many years (between 8 and 10) and that from the moment you take it home, it is already part of the family.Animals and Pets Online we always encourage you to choose the option of adoption instead of buying any animal.

10 things you didn't know about rabbits

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