An informal name for a rabbit is a bunny, and is most often used by small children.It is derived from the Dutch word for a rabbit, which is “konijn”. An old 18th century word for an adult rabbit is a coney. They are regarded as highly intelligent, inquisitive animals. Rabbits are a popular choice of pet for many families.There are over 300 breeds of domestic rabbits.Rabbits are commonly called bunnies or bunny rabbits.There are over 300 breeds of the domestic rabbit and 13 wild rabbit species, among which are seven types of a cottontail rabbit.They were then moved into a new order called Lagomorpha, which also includes pikas. Until 1912, rabbits and hares were formerly classified in the order Rodentia (rodent).Rabbits are small mammals that belong to the family Leporidae.Keep reading for more rabbit facts and information. There are over 45 different breeds of rabbits and one common misconception is that rabbits are rodents because they have incisor teeth that continually grow. Rabbits are mammals that belong to the Lagomorph order that also includes hares and pikas (Lagomorph means ‘hare-shaped’).

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