Top 50 Rabbit Facts

People who don’t have rabbits may have questions regarding their lifestyle, habitat and diet.

We’ve created a list below of interesting facts and information regarding rabbits to help you get a better understanding of the friendly animals.

Health

Rabbits generally are not heavy animals but the heaviest rabbit was ‘Darius’ who weighed a massive 22.6 kg.
Rabbits need to be spayed and neutered, as it is essential for them to maintain their good health.
Rabbits require 4 good hours of exercise a day, as they can suffer from osteoporosis if they don’t get enough exercise.
Rabbits can suffer from heat stroke, so always make sure you provide them shade and plenty of water.

Rabbits cannot vomit at all, they can gag on food but are unable to vomit.
Rabbits clean and groom themselves every day.
Rabbits that are in the wild can be destructive and destroy around $600 million word of crops each and every year.
Rabbits get very happy and then they do, they will jump and twist around, which is called ‘binky’.
Rabbits can actually be toilet trained to ensure that they either go in a litter box or outside, etc.

Rabbits have a LOT of species and there are over 45 recognized breeds of rabbits in the world.
Rabbits are extremely social animals and love interacting with other animals and rabbits.
Rabbits that are found in a group are called a ‘herd’ and their house in the wild is called a ‘warren’.

Rabbits have a great coat to keep them warm, which is why they can only sweat out of the pads on their feet.
Rabbits have got the ability to purr when they are happy and comfortable (similar to a cat)
Rabbits have got long and very sensitive ears. Their ears can turn all the way around.
Rabbits can jump very long distances but the world record for the longest rabbit jump was 3 meters.
Rabbits droppings are some of the best garden fertilizer, so instead of throwing it out, put it on the garden.
Rabbits have got 3 different scent glands which are the chin, anal and inguinal glands.
Rabbits can jump very high but the world record for the highest rabbit jump was just over 1 meter.
Rabbits ears do more than give good hearing, they also assist the rabbit to regulate their body temperature.
Rabbits are an animal that can see behind themselves but have got a blind spot right in front of their face.
Rabbits are extremely good at digging holes in the ground, so always ensure you look out for them.
Rabbits have large kits and the largest ever recorded kit was a litter of 24!
Rabbits have strong teeth that actually never stop growing from when they are born.
Rabbits chew up to 120 times a minute and they have got over 17,000 taste buds inside their mouth.

Rabbits are thursty creatures and a 2 kg rabbit can drink just as much as a 9 kg dog.
Rabbits actually require hay to assist their digestive system and proven fur balls in their stomach (so provide hay).

Rabbits have a very delicate and fragile backbone, so always take care when patting them or picking them up.
Rabbits that are pets (domesticated) tend to live much older than rabbits in the wild.
Rabbits have got an average litter size of 4 – 8 kits.

Rabbits are abundant in the wild and as pets. Over half of the worlds rabbit population actually live in North America.
Rabbits that are kept as a pet (domesticated) actually cannot mate with a wild rabbit.

Rabbits care weaned (separated from their parents) around the age of 8 weeks (55 days).
Rabbits are generally most active in the mornings and in the evenings, so give them as much attention during these times.
Rabbits that are born as pets (domesticated) are born with fur and wild rabbits are actually born without fur.
Rabbits are not rodents like rats, mice, etc but are actually lagomorphs.
Rabbits are great pets and a domesticated rabbit can live as long as 10 years.
Rabbits have babies just as humans and they are called a ‘kit’ or a ‘kitten’.
Rabbits do not hibernate (sleep for long periods of time)
Rabbits can start breeding at a very young age and can start as early as the age of 3 – 4 months old.
Rabbits really do live up to the phrase ‘breeding like rabbits’, as they can produce between 20 – 40 babies a year.

Rabbits that are born as pets (domesticated) are born with their eyes closed for up to 2 weeks (unlike wild rabbits).
Rabbits are the generally the third most popular pets in the world (directly after Dogs and Cats)
Rabbits can be seen eating their own droppings as night, this is because they are a valuable source of protein.
Rabbits do not have equal fingers and toes, they have 5 toenails on the front 2 paws and only 4 toenails on the back 2 feet.
Rabbits have got a strong jaw and generally only show 2 teeth but actually have 28 teeth in total.
Rabbits have long ears and longest ears ever to be recorded measured up to be a massive 79 cm long.
Rabbits and hares are completely different animals but can actually interbreed with each other.
Rabbits have different names. A male rabbit is called a ‘buck’ and a female rabbit is called a ‘doe’.
Rabbits have different species and can weigh between 1 kg and can grow up to 5 kg.
Rabbits through history have always been used as a symbol of fertility (largely due to their ability to reproduce).