Rabbit Mammal from the family (Laporidae ) which also includes the hair. Herbivorous, some species are mature at six months and bare four litters a year. Species in the genus (sylvilagus ), includes the cotton tail, marsh, found from the United States to North South America.
The domesticated breeds came from European varieties. The species was also introduced Australia and became a major pest. Rabbits are raised for pets , for food, as laboratory animals , and fur. The Angora rabbit, Chinchilla rabbit, and Dutch rabbits are all strains developed by breeders. |