Bunnies
What are Bunny Rabbits?
Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are
small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also contains the hares) of
the order Lagomorpha (which also contains the pikas). Oryctolagus
cuniculus includes the European rabbit species and its descendants, the
world's 305 breeds[1] of domestic rabbit. Sylvilagus includes 13 wild
rabbit species, among them the seven types of cottontail.
The European rabbit, which has been introduced on every continent except
Antarctica, is familiar throughout the world as a wild prey animal and
as a domesticated form of livestock and pet. With its widespread effect
on ecologies and cultures, the rabbit is, in many areas of the world, a
part of daily life—as food, clothing, a companion, and a source of
artistic inspiration. Although once considered rodents, lagomorphs like
rabbits have been discovered to have diverged separately and earlier
than their rodent cousins and have a number of traits rodents lack, like
two extra incisors.
Adopting a Bunny
Are Rabbits good pets?
Rabbits make great pets. Rabbits need appropriate housing, exercise, socialisation and a specific diet for good welfare. Some breeds of rabbits, particularly the longer haired rabbits, may require daily grooming. It is important that you understand all the requirements for caring for a rabbit before you buy one. Rabbits generally live for 5 to 8 years depending on their environment and breed, but they can live for as long as 12 years. If you decide to purchase a rabbit, make sure you are prepared to care for them that long.
Adopting a Rabbit