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Rabbits
Question | Answer |
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Lagomorphs | Rabbits and Hares Gnaw to wear incisors, but lagomorphs have two pairs of incisors Strictly herbivorous Short tails Large hind legs |
Terminology | Coprophagy Dewlap |
Coprophagy | eat feces to digest food further |
Dewlap | fur flap under chin, predominant in females, pulled and used to line their nest |
History of Rabbits | Bred from European wild rabbits Over 45 breeds Uses: meat and household pet |
Description/Behavior | Lifespan: 7-10 years Cobby vs. Racy Color variations Crepuscular |
Diet | Herbivores In the wild, graze on grass and leafy weeds In captivity, pellets, hay, vegetables, and fruits (sparingly) |
Gestation | 31 days |
Average litter size | 4-12 |
What type of young do rabbits have | Altricial |
Common Diseases | Respiratory Infections Tyzer’s Disease Trichobezoar aka hairballs ! Sore hocks Malocclusion (rodents too) |
Tyzer’s Disease | bacteria infection of the intestines causing diarrhea and possible death within 48 hours |