Domestic Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

The domestic rabbit is part of the wild rabbit family but unlike its relatives, it lives in metal or wooden cages and feeds on carrots, lettuce, and store-bought rabbit pellets.  Animals that prey upon the domestic rabbit are alligators, snakes, foxes, bobcats, wolves, dogs, bears, etc.  Their paws are the most sensitive part of the rabbit's body.  If it broke a paw, it would die.  Also, if it didn't get enough liquids, it could die.  If a rabbit is faced with danger, it will let out a loud piercing scream to notify any people around that there is danger.  The domestic rabbit comes in a variety of colors, from white to pink to brown and even light orange.  Its eyes can also be different colors - green, blue, red or brown.  A mother rabbit can have a litter of up to 6-10 babies and can be very protective about her children.

The rabbit's habitat is grasslands near water because the rabbit cannot live without water to drink and that's the only thing it can drink.  The rabbit's habitat can also be in deciduous forests.  This is where it can get food and protect itself with camouflage from predators and where it can mate and protect its young.