Terminologies

• Several terminologies associated with rabbits remain relatively unknown to most people. Male rabbits--much like other species, such as deer--are known as "bucks." A female rabbit is called a "doe," and a baby is known as a "kit." A birth of baby rabbits is also known as a "litter," similar to the offspring of other common domesticated pets.
  
  

Breeding

• Although relatively unknown, rabbit breeding is a popular business, much like dog and horse breeding. The majority of breeding is done by licensed, professional breeders that are a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). ARBA is the most popular rabbit breeding association in the world and has over 30,000 members. ARBA also recognizes 45 breeds of rabbits.
  
  

Behavior

• Several unusual rabbit behaviors are relatively unknown; these include such things as purring, which rabbits do similar to cats. Pet rabbits are also commonly litter-trained. Rabbits can get fur balls, but cannot vomit like most other mammals. Mothers spend very little time on their young--feeding them for only around 5 minutes per day.
  
  

Meat

• Although many pet owners consider eating rabbits out of the question, in other areas of the world, rabbits commonly serve as food. Rabbit meat is completely white meat; individual rabbits can range from 2 to 20 lb. depending on the species. Rabbit meat is also has a lower calorie, fat and cholesterol content than most other meats, including beef, pork and chicken.
  
  

Unusual Facts

• Rabbits drink a lot of water--roughly the equivalent of a 20 lb. dog. They can also suffer heat stroke and have a blind spot in front of their bodies, even though they can see behind them. Due to the design of their digestive system, rabbits also will reingest cecotropes, which are their own feces produced by a part of their digestive system called the cecum.