LittleVulpine on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/littlevulpine/art/European-Rabbit-394927361LittleVulpine

Deviation Actions

LittleVulpine's avatar

European Rabbit

Published:
1.2K Views

Description

Im about to sketch every animal in the world!!!!

(No idea why) First sketch is a bunny :iconletmehugyouplz:

1/0=

European Rabbit



INFORMATION

Main Characteristics

European Rabbits have a body length between 34 and 50 cms (13.5 - 20 inches), a tail length between 4 and 8 cms (1.6 - 3.25 inches) and they weigh between 1 and 2.5 kgs (2.25 - 5.5 lbs). They are grey brown in colour with a pale coloured underside.

Habitat

European Rabbits are found throughout Europe and in north west Africa. They have been introduced to Australia, New Zealand and South America. They inhabit heathland, grassland, woodland, open meadows and the edges of agricultural land.

Diet

European Rabbits feed on a wide range of vegetation including agricultural crops, cereals, cabbages and young trees. During the winter months they eat grasses, bulbs and bark.

Breeding

European Rabbits breed throughout they year and they will produce several litters annually with most being born between February and August. After a gestation period of 28 - 33 days, they will give birth to 3 - 12 young.

The youngsters are weaned after 28 days and they reach sexual maturity at 4 months old.

Predators

Predators of the European Rabbit include cats, dogs, mustelids, birds of prey and owls.

(c) DancingfoxesLF
Image size
400x277px 154.46 KB
© 2013 - 2024 LittleVulpine
Comments19
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
wolf-lion's avatar