Name: Rabbit 

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Scientific Name: Sylvilagus

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Class: Mammal

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Threats: Myxomatosis

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Distribution: Europe. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand

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Habitat: Short grasslands with loose soils

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Appearance: Small mammals with long ears and a fluffy tail. Rabbits have two pairs of sharp incisors  

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Diet & Feeding: A balanced diet includes lots of hay (80-90% of diet) and a small amount of fruit and veg.

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Social Behaviour: Rabbits are highly social! To keep them happy in captivity, they should be kept in pairs or groups.

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Males and females: Female rabbits tend to be larger than males with rounder faces. 

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Lifespan: 9 years

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Number of young: 1-14 

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Interesting fact: Rabbits can't vomit - their body is physically incapable of it!

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