Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus
Domestic Rabbit
Domestic Rabbits communicate with each other by odorous signals and touch, and they tap their hind legs on the ground as a warning sign of danger.
Facts
- Family Leporidae
- Length 30 to 40cm
- Weight 1,2 to 2kg
- Lifespan 9 years
- Diet Grasses, cereals and fruits
IUCN Red List Status
Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct
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Morphology
The color of the coat of the Domestic Rabbit can vary, however it is usually gray with reddish stripes. The ends of their ears are black and the upper part of the tail is dark brown, while the lower part is white.
The fur of this animal is very dense and fluffy.
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Reproduction
It has a gestation period of 28 to 33 days and usually has 4 to 8 young. It can have litters every 8 weeks.
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Habitat
Domestic rabbits, as they like to dig, prefer areas with dense vegetation and that allow them to hide among the plants or in holes.
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