Basic Rabbit Facts

Fact: Rabbits are not rodents. They are lagomorphs. Other lagomorphs include hares and pikas.

Fact: A well cared for house rabbit that has been spayed or neutered early in life has a life expectancy of 8 to 12 years of age.

Fact: The gestation period of a rabbit is 28-31 days.

Fact: A group of wild rabbits is called a fluffle or a colony.

Fact: A group of rabbits lives in a warren.

Fact: Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn.

Fact: Rabbits have a blind spot right in front of their nose.