Article #3 | 03-10-22 | Sadness23

Rabbits are still one of the most popular pets in the country, and for good reason: they are amazing animals. However, these adorable little creatures remain one of the most misunderstood pets. Here are some facts about rabbits that you should be aware of.

Rabbits communicate using a secret code.

It's not a secret code, but because their body movements are so subtle, you could be forgiven for believing it is. When bunnies are anxious, they clench their facial muscles and shift their body position; indications that you would miss if you weren't looking for them. One of the main reasons they are frequently misconstrued, especially by children, is because of this.

 A single bunny is a lonely bunny. 

Rabbits are gregarious animals who prefer to be in the company of their own kind. A neutered male and neutered female is the optimum combination. If left alone, they can grow exceedingly melancholy and despondent.

Bunnies ‘binky’ when they’re happy.

Binkying can be identified by the happy hop in the air, twisting of the torso, and kicking of the feet, which all seem undeniably like sheer joy.

Hypnotising a rabbit is actually really traumatic for them. 

The activity of placing a rabbit on their back and stroking their back legs, sometimes known as 'trancing,' has long been regarded to make rabbits happy and comfortable, and has been recommended to help build a link between pet and owner. Unfortunately, the exact reverse is true. When a rabbit is placed in this position for long periods of time, it develops 'tonic immobility.' They're attempting to persuade the predator (in this example, the person hypnotising them) that they're dead so that they can be released. Rabbits who have been hypnotized, or tranced, have physiological responses that are similar to people who have suffered a traumatic incident, according to recent research.

Rabbits and guinea pigs don’t make good pals. 

Although these two adorable tiny pets are similar in size and were once thought to be a great match, scientists now concur that the species should be kept separate. Both creatures communicate in distinct ways, thus they can't comprehend one other and require separate diets. In addition, rabbits can actually do harm to guinea pigs.

They can't live off carrots.

Rabbits are depicted in cartoons as being able to live entirely on carrots. Rabbits in the wild, on the other hand, prefer greens like weeds, grasses, and clovers to root vegetables. That's not to say you can't offer your pet carrots as a treat now and then, but don't overdo it: carrots are high in sugar and cause teeth damage in 11 percent of pet bunnies.

They eat their own poop.

One less attractive rabbit behavior is that after digesting a meal, rabbits will occasionally eat their own faeces and process it again. Although it may appear disgusting, droppings are an important element of a rabbit's nutrition. They even create cecotropes, a sort of feces that is softer than their typical pellets and designed to be eaten. Rabbits have a fast-moving digestive system, so they can absorb nutrients that their bodies missed the first time around by redigestion trash.

Their teeth never stop growing.

A rabbit's teeth, like human fingernails, will continue to grow if given the opportunity. In the wild, a rabbit's diet consists largely of gritty, difficult-to-chew plant matter that would gradually wear out a permanent set of teeth. Any damage to their teeth is rapidly compensated for because their chompers develop at a rate of up to 5 inches per year. Domestic rabbits who aren't fed abrasive foods, on the other hand, can develop enlarged teeth, making it harder for them to consume.

They're hard to catch.

If their eyes, hearing, and powerful legs aren't enough to keep them safe from predators, rabbits have a few extra tricks up their sleeves. When racing over an open field, the cottontail rabbit travels in a zig-zag rhythm, making it difficult to track. It also has a top speed of 18 mph, proving that they are indeed "wascally wabbits."

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Rabbits are incredibly affectionate and social animals, which means they not only want to spend time with their people, but they also need it. ... Many rabbits appreciate the company of another rabbit. Some people are unsure whether rabbits are more similar to cats or dogs. They remind me of bunnies!

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