Are you ready to learn 5 fun facts about rabbits? Not only do they make awesome pets, but they are very interesting creatures too!
FACTS…FACTS…FACTS…FACTS…FACTS
Rabbits are crepuscular:
Many people think rabbits are nocturnal because domesticated rabbits sleep all day and well you rarely see wild rabbits hopping around outside. But, they are neither nocturnal or diurnal. They are what is known as crepuscular. This means they are most active at dawn and dusk.
Rabbits have nearly 360 degree vision:
Rabbits eyes are located on the side of their head instead of the front giving them nearly a 360 degree range of vision. This helps them protect themselves from predators. According to Rabbit Care Tips, rabbits also have a third eyelid that is translucent. This membrane covers their eye while sleeping allowing them the ability to wake quickly if they see something threatening.
Rabbits have continually growing teeth:
Did you know a rabbits teeth grow continually? Providing 80 percent hay in their diet along with chew toys, wooden branches and cardboard will help to keep their teeth groomed. Overgrown teeth can be unhealthy causing dental disease, infections and abscesses. They will need to be trimmed by your exotic vet should this happen.
Rabbits ears can turn 180 degrees:
If you sit and quietly watch your bunny, then start talking to them, you will notice their ear moving and rotating. This is because they have a 180 degree range of motion to hear predators. Not that you are a predator, lol, but they do move quite often. I assume that this is where the term “rabbit ears” comes from on the old fashioned television sets. IYKYK…remember getting up and moving those rabbit ears to get the channel to come in properly? lol.
Rabbit terms:
Rabbit (babies) are called kits, (females) are called does and (males) are called bucks.
We’ll explore more fun facts monthly, but in the meantime if you have any questions, you can fin more infor in my FAQ’s page
