Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
A small herbivore with long ears; the source of domestic rabbits.
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- Group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Species
- Oryctolagus cuniculus
The European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, is the species from which domestic rabbits descend. Animal Diversity Web covers its biology and its worldwide spread.
Typical traits
- Long upright ears
- Strong hind legs
- Soft fur
Could be confused with
- Hares (longer legs and ears)
- Cottontails (different genus)
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