common rabbit

Burrow-dwelling hopper

The common rabbit, also called the European rabbit, is a small burrowing mammal native to the Iberian Peninsula but now found worldwide.

It lives in underground warrens and is the ancestor of all domestic rabbit breeds.

Common rabbits are distinguished from hares by their smaller size, shorter ears, and tendency to live in groups rather than alone.

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Cunning wild canine

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