15+ Interesting Facts about Rabbit You May Not Know

Rabbits are more than just adorable, fluffy creatures—they’re full of personality and surprises! These gentle animals are social by nature, forming strong bonds with other rabbits and, often, with humans, too. Known for their twitching noses and big, curious eyes, rabbits have a fascinating set of skills and habits that help them thrive. From their impressive speed to their unique way of communicating and even their special diet needs, rabbits are truly remarkable animals with lives full of quirks and charm. So, let’s hop into some interesting facts about rabbit, the lovable companions of human beings to improve our general knowledge!

10 Fun Facts about Rabbit for Kids

Rabbits are very interesting and beautiful animals. They attract each and everyone through their cuteness but there are many things which we don’t know about them and to learn all these things we can read the facts listed below – 

1. Bunnies are naturally social creatures and thrive in groups.
2. They can live for 10 years or more, making them long-term companions.
3. They express joy through a behaviour called “binkying,” which involves leaping and twisting.
4. Bunnies eat their own special droppings, called cecotropes, to obtain essential nutrients.
5. Each bunny has its own unique personality.

6. In the wild, bunnies live in underground burrows called warrens.
7.  Bunnies don’t like baths and can get sick if they get too wet.
8. They need plenty of toys and mental stimulation to stay happy.
9. Bunnies require specialised care, including a bunny-proofed environment and regular veterinary check-ups.
10. Their teeth and nails grow continuously, requiring regular trimming.

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Interesting Facts about Rabbit

Do you know where bunnies are more active? Or in one leap how long they can jump? To know all the answers read the facts given below –  

1. Bunnies are prey animals, so they may hide pain or illness.
2. Bunnies are most active at dawn and dusk.
3. It’s important to be informed and committed before adopting a bunny
4. Their white tails can help confuse predators.
5. Baby rabbits are called Kittens.

6. In one leap Rabbits can jump up to 90 centimeters.
7. A rabbit of weight 2 pounds can drink as much as a dog of 10 pounds can drink.
8. Rabbits are born blind. Once their eyes open, they have excellent vision, allowing them to see almost everything around them except for a small area directly in front of their faces. 
9. Approximately 1.1 million rabbits are kept as pets in the UK.
10. They are masters of hearing and they can also turn their ears 360 degrees.

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GK Quiz on Rabbits

Test your knowledge about Rabit! Choose the correct answer for the given questions and then match your answer with the answer key given at the end.   

Q1) What do you call a group of rabbits?

A. A gaggle

B. A flock

C. A herd

D. A warren

 Q2) How many teeth does a rabbit have?

A. 16

B. 20

C. 28

D. 32

Q3) What is a baby rabbit called?

A. Pup

B. Kitten

C. Joey

D. Kit

 Q4)What do rabbits do when they’re happy?

A. Purr

B. Bark

C. Binky

D. Snort

Q5) What is a male rabbit called?

A. Doe

B. Buck

B. Fawn

C. Kit

Answer Key

Q1) D

Q2) C

Q3) D

Q4) C

Q5) B

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