Is a rabbit a reptile or a mammal?

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Posted on 2022-01-05 14:00:05

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Rabbits, also known as bunny or bunny rabbits, are small mammals of the Leporidae (with rabbits) of the order Lagomorphs (with pikas). The Oryctolagus cuniculus includes European rabbit species and their descendants, as well as 305 breeds of rabbits from around the world.

Are rabbits mammals?

Rabbits are small mammals with fluffy short tails, whiskers, and distinctive long ears. There are more than 30 species in the world and they live in different environments, but they have much in common. Rabbits and hares belong to the same taxonomic leporidae, but in different genera.

Are hares mammals or reptiles?

Rabbits and hares are lagomorphic herbivorous mammals. The only native member of this group in the UK is the mountain hare (Lepus timidus).

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