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  1. Chapter 2 - The wild rabbit

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Chapter 2 – The wild rabbit

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Rabbit basics - A zoo akademy online course
Chapter 2 - The wild rabbit
The Origin
Rabbit Basics - The Wild Rabbit
The Origin
The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a small mammal native to southwestern Europe and northwest Africa.
Predators
Rabbit Basics - Sense of Security
Predators
Unfortunately, the rabbit is eaten by most predators. It’s both bird-of-prey from above, ferrets from tunnels below as well as other ground based predators.
Nuggets
Rabbit Basics - Sense of Security
Nuggets?
Some scientists even compare the rabbit with being a “nugget” for predators. As you surely understand by this, this animal needs to feel secure!
A Hideout
Rabbit Basics - Sense of Security
A Hideout
Feeling secure could be accomplished by a safe hideout where the rabbit could retreat - even from its human owners.
Social Animals
Rabbit Basics - Socializing
Social Animals
Rabbits normally lives on grass fields in groups. They are social animals living in about 2-12 individuals per group, both males and females.
Groups & Sub Groups
Rabbit Basics - Socializing
Groups & Sub Groups
Larger groups or"fluffles" often have smaller subgroups of individuals who stick together and know each other.
Buddies
Rabbit Basics - Sense of Security
Buddies
So rabbits are social animals and it’s recommended they have at least one buddy. They might survive alone but research shows they are better off with at least one buddy.
Avoid Conflicts
Rabbit Basics - Conflicts
Avoid Conflicts
However, they don’t always get along with other rabbits, especially when forced to be in small, limited spaces. So it’s recommended they can withdraw to a place, alone, to avoid larger conflicts.
Self Test
Rabbit Basics - Self Test
Why is it so important that a rabbit feels secure?
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Because it likes to be alone.
Because it has a lot of predator enemies in the wild.
Because it usually doesn’t like humans.
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