Interesting Facts About Rabbits

 Rabbits are very interesting animals apart from their cuteness they have some unique facts too, keep reading to know about them. 

1. Rabbits are herbivores and primarily eat plants such as grasses, clover, and vegetables.

2. Rabbits are known for their powerful hind legs, which they use for jumping and running.

3. They are social animals and prefer to live in groups.

4. Domestic rabbits can live up to 8-12 years while wild rabbits have a lifespan of 2-5 years only.

5. Female rabbits are called does, males are called bucks, and baby rabbits are called kits or bunnies. 

6. Rabbits are known for their ability to reproduce quickly with litters of up to 12 kits at a time.

7. In addition to their strong legs rabbits have strong teeth that are constantly growing, they are crepuscular animals which means they are most active at dawn and dusk.

8. They have a unique digestive system in which they re-ingest their feces to extract more nutrients from their food. 

9. Rabbits have a unique way of communicating with each other through a behavior called thumping. They thump their hind legs on the ground to warn others of potential danger. 

10. They have a very interesting way of grooming themselves, they use their tongue to groom themselves, and they are unable to be sweet so they use their teeth to groom themselves.

11. They have a unique way of showing affection to their partners, they will perform a behavior called a binky which is when they jump and twist in the air to show excitement or joy.

12. Domestic rabbits are known for their playful and curious nature, they will explore their environment with great interest and love to play with toys.

13. They are also known for their ability to litter train, some owners even train them to use a cat flap to go outside and use the toilet.

14. They are known for their ability to hide, they can squeeze into tight spaces and remain hidden for a long time. 

15. They are known for their ability to escape, they can dig and chew their way out of enclosures if they are not properly secured.