Rabbits are mammals that lead a group life. oryctolagus cuniculus is the scientific name for a rabbit. Fasted recorded speed of a rabbit is 4km/h (2.4mph). Rabbits life span is 4-8 years. The usual weight of oryctolagus cuniculus is 0.5-3kg (1.1-6.6lbs). 20-50cm (8-20in) is a usual size of a rabbit.
Facts about rabbits
Name | Rabbit |
Colour | Brown, tan, grey, black, white |
Diet | Herbivore |
Habitat | Forest thickets, meadows and woodland |
Main Prey | Clover, grass, crunchy vegetables |
Average Litter Size | 6 |
Family | Leporidae |
Life Span | 4-8 years |
Genus | Oryctolagus |
Top Speed | 4km/h (2.4mph) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Scientific Name | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
Size | 20-50cm (8-20in) |
Type | Mammal |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Weight | 0.5-3kg (1.1-6.6lbs) |
Lifestyle | Group |
Skin Type | Fur |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Predators | Fox, snakes, large birds |
Order | Lagomorpha |
Class | Mammalia |