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European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)Endangered

Photo: JJ Harrison · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalherbivore

The European rabbit is a small mammal originally from Spain, Portugal, and southern France. These adaptable rabbits have been carried by humans to many new places around the world. Their fur color and body size can differ a lot depending on where they live and what they eat.

  • Smaller than the European hare when fully grown.
  • Their size changes depending on food and environment.
  • Fur colors and shapes vary widely across different regions.
GrasslandFarmUrbanEuropeAustraliaWorldwide
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Habitat
Grassland, Farm, Urban
Regions in this directory
Europe, Australia, Worldwide
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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