Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus dom)

Domestic rabbits are popular pets and occur in a great number of breeds. They are domesticated forms of the European wild rabbit and become sexually mature at the age of 3-4 months. Suckling period: ca 6 weeks.

Order: Hare animals (Lagomorpha)

Family: Hares (Lepovidae)

Weight: 1-10 kilos, depending on breed.

Life span: Normally 6-8 years

Gestation period: 30-33 days

Kits: Are born hairless and blind with a birth weight of 30-80 grams. Dwarf rabbit breeds seldom get more than 5 kits, whereas the bigger breeds may get more than 10.