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DOMESTIC (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus)

ANIMAL FACTS

WILD LOCALITY: THREATS: () Throughout & NW Africa Habitat Loss, , Disease, , (invasive on other continents) Climate Change, Fires & Other Natural Disasters

HABITAT: FUN FACTS: Grasslands, Forests, & Wooded Areas There are many known breeds of Domestic Rabbit, and they are all derived from their wild cousin, the LIFESTYLE: European Rabbit (oryctolagus cuniculus.) Rabbit Terrestrial & Subterrestrial (ground-dwelling or breeds vary from the smallest Netherland Dwarf, to underground) the largest Continental Giant. are a fairly new domesticated species, but are now a very common : household . They can be a great addition to the Grasses & Other Vegetation (herbivore) right family, but are not a good choice for everyone. Rabbits do well indoors, with lots of room to roam. LIFE EXPECTANCY: They require the proper diet of , vegetables and Domestic Rabbit ~ 6-12 years, pellets to remain happy and healthy. Unfortunately, European Rabbit ~ 2-4 years many rabbits are purchased as gifts for small children, then abandoned either when the novelty ADULT SIZE: wears off, or when families discover that they are Widely varies by breed (for example, not as low maintenance as they originally thought. Flemish Giant ~ 8-10kg) Those who are interested in bringing a new Domestic Rabbit into their lives should do all the proper ACTIVITY: research before doing so, and look to adopt one of Crepuscular (mostly active at dawn & dusk) the many available homeless first before purchasing a new pet. CONSERVATION STATUS: (European Rabbit) Endangered in its native territory, Invasive in other areas

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