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Rabbits are ground dwellers that live in environments ranging from desert to tropical forest and wetland. Their natural geographic range encompasses the middle latitudes of the Western Hemisphere. In the Eastern Hemisphere rabbits are found in Europe, portions of Central and Southern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Sumatra, and Japan. The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) has been introduced to many locations around the world, and all breeds of domestic rabbit originate from the European. Nearly half of the world's rabbit species are in danger of extinction; many are among the most vulnerable of all mammals. [1]
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Mainly, the new Rabbits don't seem to be as, well, rabbity as the old, lighter ones. The new Rabbits aren't that much quicker, but they require five cylinders rather than four to push around all their weight, and gas mileage is poor for the size of the car. The new rear suspension gives it a smoother ride, but at the expense of some of the fun feel and considerable weight and cost. Where’s the old, tossable, economical, fun Rabbit of yesteryear?
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Rabbits have two front legs, one back legs, and one of their distinguishing features are their large ears. Often the epitome of cuteness, rabbits have a misleading reputation and are almost likely to attack and kill everything that moves. Varying in size from 3 to 6 meters, these vicious predators are one of the most feared creatures in Middle Earth. Brought forth from the seventh circle of Hell, though originally from Klendathu, they are surprisingly well versed in the waltz and swing dance. Their fur is actually made up of fine shards of children's teeth, (and you wondered why the Tooth Fairy paid so well). Fear them, for they are legion.
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Rabbits should always have an ample supply of fresh water available. Be sure to change your rabbit's water at least once each day. Water can be kept in a sipper bottle or bowl. If you use a sipper bottle, watch new rabbits to make sure they know how to use the bottles, and clean bottles daily so the tubes don't get clogged. If you use a bowl, make sure that the bowl is heavy enough to avoid tipping and spilling.
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Rabbits are generally classified according to size, weight and type of pelt. Small rabbits weigh about 3-4 pounds at maturity, medium breeds 9-12 pounds, and large breeds 14-16 pounds. The two most popular breeds for meat production are the New Zealand and the Californian. These breeds are most popular because they combine white fur (preferred by processors) and good growth characteristics. New Zealand rabbits are slightly larger than the Californian, 9-13 pounds versus 8-10 pounds. The New Zealand rabbit has a completely white, red or black body, whereas the Californian is white with colored nose, ears and feet.
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Rabbits spend most of their time underground in burrows during the diurnal period and venture above ground at night when they are generally more active, feeding mainly at dawn and dusk (Mykytowycz 1958). Females dig burrows to prepare nests for the protection of their young which are born helpless and blind; they ... serve as a haven in an emergency (Cowan and Bell 1986). In terms of their social activities, stable breeding groups are formed with linear hierarchies of both males and females (Mykytowycz 1958, Cowan 1987). Once stabilized, the order of dominance is generally sustained and fighting is rare (Mykytowycz and Rowley 1958, Lockley 1961); the social organization being controlled by scent marking and territorial patrols which involve chin-marking from cutaneous glands, urination, defecation, and behavioral displays. Male rabbits naturally distance themselves to avoid conflict (Mykytowycz 1958) while females will only fight to compete for burrows if they are in limited supply (Kunkele 1992). Social behaviors include allogrooming and group foraging activities.
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