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European rabbit

(Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Morphology:

  • Body length: 68-80 cm
  • Weight: 8-10 kg
  • Average lifespan: 7-10 years

Morphology:

  • Body length: 68-80 cm
  • Weight: 8-10 kg
  • Average lifespan: 7-10 years

Occurrence:

Worldwide, domestic animal

Habitat:

Rarely kept in apartments

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

Reproduction:

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

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.