In The Wild
True or False: Rabbits take over burrows already made by other animals
False
How high up can a rabbit jump?
2-3 feet
True or false: Rabbit kits are born without fur
True
Name one grooming need a rabbit has
Nail trims, brushing
Rabbits are (far/near) sighted
Far
Name one type of habitat that a wild rabbit might live in
Meadows, woods, forests, grasslands, deserts
What does the pace of a rabbit's nose twitch indicate?
Slow or fast heart rate
How long does a pet rabbit live on average?
10-12 years
What does it mean to "rabbit-proof" a space?
Protect/hide things that may be dangerous to the rabbit or that you don't want to be chewed! (wires, furniture etc)
What is the happy, leaping-for-joy movement that rabbits do called?
Binky! (For double points: Do your best binky)
What is a group of rabbits called?
Colony or fluffle
To confuse predators
What is the average number of kits a female rabbit will have in a litter?
5-8
Pet rabbits are descended from what species of wild rabbit?
European
Rabbits are this price to adopt at the Humane Society of Utah
Name your own price
What two types of rabbits can be found here in Utah?
Mountain Cottontail and Pygmy
What is the purpose of guard hairs?
Protect skin
10 days
In the 16th century, a member of the German courts fell in love with this breed of rabbit
Dwarfs
What group of animals do rabbits belong to?
Lagomorph
How does a wild rabbit stay cool in the summer?
Burrowing, releasing heat through ears
How far forward can a rabbit leap?
9-10 ft
How long does a Cottontail live in the wild?
2 years
Why is the yearly reported number of abandoned rabbits likely incorrect?
The numbers come only from rabbits surrendered to animal shelters and does not account for those left outdoors
Rabbits cannot do this body function which leads to gas buildup in the stomach
Vomit or burp