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Fun Facts About Rabbits
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    All of us grow up watching cute little bunnies in films, particularly in Disney films. Especially the children adore these rabbits, and there are specific fun facts that you need to know before adopting them. You might be questioning yourself about what are exciting and unique facts about rabbits. This article will answer your questions. Rabbits are social animals, and listed below are some interesting facts about rabbits.

    RABBIT’S JUMP IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BOOK

    There are hundreds of fun facts about rabbits, but the one I’m sharing with you holds a unique position. The rabbit, Mimrelund’s Tosen hailing from Denmark, is a part of the Guinness Book of Record because of his jump. He made the highest jump of 99.5 cm that brought him fame in the world.

    RABBIT’S ARE AFFECTIONATE

    If your children want a rabbit as a pet, then here is a fun fact about rabbits for children. Rabbits, just like cats and dogs, love to play. They will play with you and will become emotionally attached to you. They can become best friends with the children.

    LIFE CYCLE OF A RABBIT

    An interesting fact about the life cycle is that they can live up to 10 years. They usually live between 5 to 10 years. However, a weird fact about rabbit is that Mick the agouti rabbit lived for 16 years, and his name is in the Guinness World Records book. Therefore, if you have a rabbit, start looking after him as he will love only for up to 10 years.

    270° ROTATION OF RABBIT’S EARS

    An interesting fun fact about rabbit’s ears is that they can rotate at 270 degrees angle. In addition to this, rabbits can rotate their ears independently of each other. This technique enables them to listen to different sounds at the same time. The hearing range of their ears lies between 360-42,000 Hertz. This gift from God protects them from their enemy. These ears also help the rabbits to regulate the temperature of their body.

    RABBITS CAN BE TRAINED

    An amazing fact about rabbits as a pet is that you can train them just like other animals.

    A rabbit can recognize its name, and even he can follow your instructions. He can even be trained to litter in a litter box, making it easier to make it a pet. Secondly, if you want a pet in the form of a rabbit, then an interesting fun fact is that you must feed them fresh and healthy food. Rabbits cannot vomit; therefore, you have to be very careful about their diet.

    RABBITS AS SOCIAL CREATURES

    If you have a house rabbit, then here is a fun fact about house rabbits. The rabbit must not be left lonely as this would make him sad. You can buy two or more rabbits so that they remain in the company of one another.

    JACKRABBITS ARE NOT RABBITS

    A weird fact about Jackrabbit is that it is not a rabbit. I know this might confuse you, but they are hares and not rabbits. Another fun fact about Jackrabbit is that they are alert during the night and not the day. They are similar to rabbits and different from them as they have long ears and prefer to live in pairs.

    ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS OR EUROPEAN RABBIT

    European rabbits are also known as ORYCTOLAGUS Cuniculus. An interesting fact about European rabbits is that they can survive for about 2 to 8 days without food during the winter season. Isn’t it interesting to hear such a small animal living without food and survive for up to 8 days?

    HABITATS OF RABBIT

    An interesting fact about rabbit’s habitats is that they live in deserts, jungles, marshes, and even swamps. You have always thought about rabbit digging burrows, but most don’t do that in real life. It does not mean that rabbits don’t live in caves, but they usually utilize an abandoned burrow. Don’t you think they are intelligent animals?

    MALE RABBITS ARE CALM THAN FEMALE RABBITS

    An essential fun fact about male rabbits is that they are easy to handle. They are much calmer than a female rabbit. In addition to this, another fact about male rabbits is that they are known as Buck.

    RABBITS HAVE UNIQUE PERSONALITIES

    If you think that only human nature varies from person to person, you are wrong. Because each rabbit has its personality, and all of them are not the same, this is another interesting fact about rabbits. Most people are not aware of this fun fact and might be treating them the same.

    BUNNIES ARE ONE OF THE MOST ABANDONED ANIMALS

    Another fun fact about bunnies is that most of them are in shelters. They are the third most abandoned animals. This fact is weird as most of us love bunnies in films then why not adopt them in real life.

    VISION OF 360 DEGREES

    A fascinating fact about rabbits is that their round eyes can look in different directions simultaneously. It helps the rabbits to keep an eye on their surroundings, and if they feel a threat, they can respond to it very quickly.

    RABBITS EAT THEIR POOP

    Another interesting fun fact about rabbits is that they sometimes eat their poop. It might sound funny, but it is an exciting part of a rabbit’s diet. A unique poop that is softer than the normal poop is produced by a rabbit to eat.

    RABBIT’S CAN DIE OF HEART ATTACK

    Rabbits are not brave animals. An Interesting fact about rabbits is that if they come across any sudden movement or loud sounds they die. These sounds can result in a heart attack and can ultimately cause the animal’s death; hence if you have a rabbit, be careful with loud music or any abrupt movement.

    SOME RANDOM INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RABBITS

    Some random interesting facts about rabbits are as follows:

    1. Baby rabbits are also known as Kittens.
    2. The teeth of a rabbit never stop growing.
    3. Ralph was the giant rabbit that weighed 55 pounds.
    4. The reproduction cycle of a rabbit starts once he is 4 to 6 months old. It implies the fun fact that they can reproduce so early.

    The above-mentioned fun facts about rabbits will force you to adopt one and make him your pet. It is clear from these interesting fun facts about rabbits that are adorable in their looks only and their habits.

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