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European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Morphology

68–80 cmBody length
8-10 kgWeight
7-10 latAverage lifespan
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Occurrence

Worldwide, domestic animal

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Habitat

Rarely kept in apartments

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Food

Hay is the main component of their diet (about 70%), Branches of fruit trees, Plantain leaves, Dandelion leaves, Melissa, Clover, Rosemary, Birch leaves, Thyme, Mint, Cornflower, Raspberry leaves, Dill

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Reproduction

  • Sexual maturity: 7-8 months
  • Gestation period: 31-32 days
  • Number of offspring: 5-12
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Species protection

None

Interesting fact

On April 6, 2010, the world's longest rabbit, measuring 129 cm from nose to tail, was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. It weighed 22 kg.