Rabbits can be literally “scared to death” if approached by a predator when they are unaware.
100 Mind-Blowing Rabbits Facts
Baby rabbits are collectively known as litter.
Baby rabbits are called kits. Cute!
Male rabbits are called bucks. The male rabbits tend to be more friendly and relaxed while female rabbits often come off as more aggressive.
Rabbits eat their faeces. After eating them, they will digest them again like normal food. Rabbits have two kinds of droppings, little black round ones and softer black ones known as cecotropes. The cecotrope droppings are the ones that they eat and they do this so they can re-absorb any undigested nutrients from their food. This process is normally done once a day.
Baby rabbits are not called kittens. Baby bunnies are called kits, which isn’t short for kittens as the Internet has led many to believe. Mother rabbits can have up to 10-12 kits per litter.
Cats and horses are highly susceptible to black widow venom, but dogs are relatively resistant. Sheep and rabbits are immune.
Napoleon is one of the greatest generals in military history. Yet, he was almost bested by a large herd of rabbits. To celebrate a victory, friends organised a rabbit hunt. The group brought thousands of rabbits in to release for the hunt. Upon release, many turned on the celebrators, including Napoleon.
Rabbits can see behind them without moving their heads.