UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT RABBITS<br /><br />Whether you are a fan of rabbits or just want to know more about these cute animals, here are some unique and interesting information and facts about rabbits<br /><br />Number 1. Rabbits can live up to 12 years.<br />Rabbits are often quoted as having a lifespan of about five years. However, they can actually live up to a maximum of 12 years.<br /><br />Small breeds of rabbits usually live longer than their larger relatives.<br /><br />Number 2. Some rabbits can grow big<br />Not all rabbits are cute and tiny. Some species, such as the Flemish giant hare, can grow to be very large.<br /><br />This rabbit breed is the largest in the world, reaching 75 cm in length and weighing up to 11 kg.<br /><br />Number 3. Rabbits need friends.<br />Rabbits are very sociable, so getting a pair of rabbits will greatly improve their quality of life.<br /><br />It is advisable to get a pair of rabbits instead of just one, so they don't get lonely.<br /><br />Number 4. Rabbits reproduce quickly.<br />A rabbit is ready to start breeding at 3 to 8 months of age.<br /><br />Once they reach that age, rabbits can be productive for eight months a year for the rest of their life.<br /><br />Number 5. Rabbits eat their own feces.<br />As part of their natural diet, rabbits eat a certain type of their own feces called caecotrophs.<br /><br />This type of litter is full of protein and B vitamins, and rabbits will eat it to maximize the nutrients they get from food.<br /><br />Number 6. Rabbit teeth grow continuously.<br />Rabbits' teeth continue to grow throughout their life, so it is important to feed them mostly grass which will help grind the teeth down to normal size.<br /><br />Number 7. Carrots are not a staple food for rabbits.<br />Root vegetables like carrots are not a natural part of a rabbit's diet.<br /><br />Carrots are too high in sugar and should only be served occasionally.<br /><br />Number 8. Rabbits drink a lot.<br />Rabbits need an adequate supply of water.<br /><br />A 1 kg rabbit will drink as much water as a 5 kg dog in a day.<br /><br />Water bowls are preferred over bottles because they are easier to drink, easier to clean, and less clogged.<br /><br />Number 9. Rabbits are "crepuscular"<br />Many people think that rabbits are nocturnal animals, or that sleep during the day and are active at night. This is not the case.<br /><br />Number 10. Rabbit expresses happiness through 'binky'<br />When they are happy, rabbits make an expression known as a binky.<br /><br />When binky, the rabbit jumps into the air and turns its head and body in the opposite direction, either from standing still or running.<br /><br />The following are unique and interesting facts about rabbits that we have summarized, hopefully this can be knowledge and insight for all of us, thank you.
