Until 1912, rabbits and hares were classified in the order Rodentia. They’re now moved in a new order called Lagomorpha, which also includes pikas. Rabbits are native to Europe, North America and parts of South America, Africa, and Central and Southern Asia. Rabbits have been relatively unchanged in the last […]

Wild rabbits are outdoors throughout the year, even during the winter months. They endure rain, snow, and freezing cold temperatures. So, should you be concerned about your pet rabbit getting wet in the rain? The main risk posed by a domestic rabbit getting wet during a rain shower is that […]

The bulk of a rabbit’s diet is made up of hay and grass, which are high in cellulose. Cellulose is indigestible for humans, but all herbivores, including rabbits, can digest it. Rabbits don’t have the enzyme that digests cellulose. So how do rabbits break down cellulose in their bodies? Most […]

Your rabbit may be breathing too fast, mouth-breathing, showing increased respiratory effort, or releasing a nasal discharge. Understanding a rabbit’s respiratory system enables you to understand if everything is normal. Rabbits are obligate nasal breathers, which means that they have the physical necessity to breathe through their nose and not […]

The dewlap is an extra flap under the chin of a rabbit that contains fatty tissue. It is commonly found in female rabbits (doe), but a much smaller percentage of male rabbits may also have smaller dewlaps. The dewlap is a fold of skin found in female rabbits once they […]

Destructive behavior in rabbits can happen very suddenly. Types of bad behaviors include anything that rabbits do to themselves/each other or objects in your home, garden, or rabbit hutch. Health problems, boredom, or a lack of enrichment commonly lead to destructive behaviors. This is most likely to happen if you […]

If you’ve heard a rabbit cry, you’ll know how distressing it sounds. It’s the kind of noise that stays with you but which you struggle to put into words. The sound of a rabbit crying is sometimes compared to a whimper, a grunt, or even a scream. Rabbits cry when […]

Rabbits are quiet pets, but they produce a small number of sounds. A common noise from pet rabbits is honking. Honking, which sounds similar to grunting, could occur at any time. Your rabbit may be running in circles or standing still while honking. Unneutered males honk when they wish to […]

A rabbit’s scream can be described as a long, loud, and sharp cry. Owners who have never heard the scream of a rabbit may find the noise alarming and disturbing. If you hear a rabbit screaming, you must pay attention immediately and find out what’s making your rabbit cry out. […]