What Is Rabbit?
Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the familyLeporidae (which also contains the hares) of the orderLagomorpha (which also contains the pikas). Oryctolagus cuniculus includes the European rabbit species and its descendants, the world’s 305 breeds of domestic rabbit. Sylvilagus includes 13 wild rabbit species, among them the seven types of cottontail. The European rabbit, which has been introduced on every continent except Antarctica, is familiar throughout the world as a wild prey animal and as a domesticated form of livestock and pet. With its widespread effect on ecologies and cultures, the rabbit is, in many areas of the world, a part of daily life as food, clothing, a companion, and a source of artistic inspiration.
They are preys and are also domestic in the form of livestock and pet. Rabbits are in many areas of this world, they are part of the everyday life.
What Kind Of Animals Are Rabbits?
Rabbits are members of the family Leporidae – one of the two families (besides Ochotonidae or pika family) in the Lagomorpha order of mammals. Confusion between rabbits and rodents stems partly from history – and partly from their superficial similarities to rodents.
What Are Rabbits Known For?
In addition to their meat, rabbits are used for their wool, fur, and pelts, as well as their nitrogen-rich manure and their high-protein milk. Production industries have developed domesticated rabbit breeds (such as the well-known Angora rabbit) to efficiently fill these needs.
What Is Rabbit Used For?
Some breeds of rabbit have long hair which is collected and spun to give wool for clothing. Rabbit skins can be dried and treated to give good pelts (skins with fur) to be used in clothing and other uses. Rabbit droppings make excellent fertiliser.
What Are The Characteristics Of Rabbit?
Rabbits can be silly, timid, shy, curious, and high spirited regardless of sex or breed type. They show affection in characteristic ways; choosing to sit near you, climbing on your back or nibbling at your socks.
How to Care for a Pet Rabbit:
- Step 1: Set Up Safe Indoor Housing.
- Step 2: Bunny Proof Your House.
- Step 3: Provide Fresh Hay.
- Step 4: Provide Fresh Greens, Fiber-rich Pellets, and Fresh Water.
- Step 5: Set Up a Litter Box.
- Step 6: Provide Enrichment.
- Step 7: Groom Your Rabbit.
- Step 8: Bring Your Rabbit to a Rabbit-Savvy Vet.
Is Rabbit Healthy To Eat?
They have a light impact on the earth, and they’re healthy, all-white meat.” Rich in highly-quality proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and minerals like calcium and potassium, rabbit meat is also lean and low in cholesterol.
Rabbit Prices In Ghana:
| Rabbit Breed | Price |
| Mean rabbit price | GHS 30 |
| New Zealand rabbit (Giant) | GHS 95 to GHS 100 |
| Lionhead rabbit | GHS 50 to GHS 60 |
| Dutch rabbit | GHS 110 to GHS 180 |