Quick facts
Lifespan
1- 2 years (in the wild)
Diet
Good quality pellets, fresh hay, water and fresh vegetables
Habitat
Field, forest, wetlands
Range
While originally from Europe and Africa, rabbits are now found all over the world. They occupy most of the world’s land masses, except for southern South America, the West Indies, Madagascar, and most islands southeast of Asia.
Most people recognize a rabbit when they see one. It usually has a rather stout body, a rounded back, long ears and a short tails. It also has strong hind legs and long rear feet. Their size varies depending on the breed or species. Their maximum size can be 75 cm and minimum size can be 29.5 cm. Female rebbits are larger in size than the males. Different species of rabbits measure different weight. They can weight between 0.46 kg and 5 kg.