Rabbits are one of those animals that just get taken for granted. When you see them sitting there silently chewing away on grass or hay, it’s easy to think they are dull, even dumb.

But nothing could be further from the truth!

Rabbits, like all creatures, are surprisingly interesting, full of depth and wonder.

From their social structure to their incredible physiology, rabbits can definitely surprise you if you take the time to learn about them…

Keep reading and I will tell you 36 fun facts all about rabbits!

1. Rabbits Purr When Happy

Rabbits are much like cats in the way that they purr when they are happy and content.

Well, they don’t exactly purr the same way cats do, but rather they create a low humming noise that is similar to purring by rapidly chattering their teeth together; something called ‘bruxing’.

It isn’t harmful to the bunny, and when you hear it, you know they’re feeling good.

2. Rabbits Can See Nearly All Around Themselves

Rabbits possess a near 360-degree vision due to their eye’s positioning on the sides of their head.

This wide field of view allows them to spot predators from almost all directions, with only a small blind spot directly in front of their nose.

Their panoramic vision is an essential survival tool in the wild, as it allows them to maintain surveillance of the area without moving their head much.

3. Rabbits Rarely Blink

Speaking of a rabbit’s eyes, you’ll never stare one down: they rarely blink! Rabbits do not have much of a need to blink very often.

That may seem strange to us as we are always blinking, pretty much, but it is perfectly normal and natural for rabbits.

In fact, most rabbits only blink about one time every 5 minutes. Just try and see if you can do the same!

4. Rabbits Have an Excellent Nose

Rabbits possess remarkably sensitive noses, not only for sniffing out food but also for detecting potential threats and even find their friends and relatives.

This superb sense of smell is further enhanced by a constant twitching movement, which helps to draw in and analyze air continuously.

It’s a vital characteristic that makes rabbits even better survivors in the wild.

27. Carrots Aren’t That Good for Rabbits – But Carrot Greens Are!

Time to put some sacred myths to rest! Carrots, despite what a cartoon rabbit might tell you, are not a rabbit’s favorite food.

They aren’t even really that good for them!

Where carrots are too high in carbs, carrot greens are a different story: these make a great meal for rabbits, and provide them with plenty of needed nutrients.

28. Baby Rabbits are Called Kittens

I put the sword to carrots, now I am telling you baby rabbits aren’t bunnies! It’s true. Baby rabbits are properly called kittens (or kits, like baby foxes).

I don’t know about you, but I’m so used to calling them bunnies I don’t know if I can break the habit…

29. “Bunny” is Just a Nickname for Any Rabbit

In fact, the term “bunny” doesn’t have anything to do with rabbits, not properly.

It is a term that is used as a nickname baby rabbits, but bunny used to be a slang term for an attractive young-lady, and somehow it just morphed into a term for rabbits generally and then baby rabbits.

30. Kittens are Born Blind and Furless

Speaking of baby bun- ahem, kittens, they are born blind and furless, totally defenseless. It takes around 10 days before a will open their eyes.

They usually sprout short, fuzzy fur around a week old.

31. Rabbits Can Leap Laterally Over 10 Feet!

Rabbits are famous the world over for their leaping ability. Most rabbits can jump 2 feet or more off the ground, but with a good start, they can clear a 10 foot lateral leap!

That’s pretty amazing when you consider how small they are.

32. Rabbits are Fastidiously Clean

Rabbits are like cats in one other essential way: their hygiene practices. Rabbits are fastidiously clean and will groom themselves several times a day.

They also spend time grooming others in their family or colony to build bonds between them.

33. Most Rabbits Don’t Like Being Picked Up

Rabbits are irresistibly cuddly to most folks- those ears, the fur, the little twitching nose! – but as tempting as it is to snuggle these little fuzzballs you really shouldn’t.

Rabbits generally don’t like to be picked up and held and most become anxious when lifted off the ground.

Even if your rabbit seems calm and happy while being carried, try not to do it too often.

34. Rabbits’ Ears Help Them Stay Cool

A rabbit’s ears provide more than just amazing hearing; they also help keep a rabbit cool in hot weather.

Those big ol’ ears are highly vascular and act as radiators, helping to regulate their body temperature during hot weather.

They also do the reverse, constricting bloodflow to help conserve body heat when it is cold out.

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