📚 Rabbits Aren’t Rodents

Did you know rabbits belong to lagomorphs, not rodents? They have an extra set of upper incisors—a unique trait that separates them from mice and rats :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

🦷 Never‑Ending Teeth

Rabbit teeth grow continuously throughout their life—28 in total! Constant chewing of hay and wood keeps them at the right length :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

👀 Wide‑Angle Vision

With nearly 360° vision, rabbits can see behind them without turning their head. Their only blind spot is right in front of their nose :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

🎵 Three Eyelids & “Purring”

Did you know rabbits have three eyelids? They also “purr” when content—making gentle grinding sounds with their teeth, not lasers :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

🏃 Speedy Escape Artists

Rabbits can sprint up to 35 mph (56 km/h) to avoid predators—a remarkable athletic feat :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

🕒 Superb Hearing & Thermoregulation

Rabbits can rotate their ears 180° to pinpoint sounds. Their ear blood vessels also help regulate body temperature :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.

💞 Social Creatures

Domestic rabbits live best in pairs or groups. Ensuring they have a buddy promotes companionship, mental health, and prevents loneliness :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

🎉 Rabbit Acrobatics: Binkies!

When rabbits are joyful, they perform energetic leaps and twists in midair—called binkies—a delight to watch :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

👂 Naming Everyone Correctly

Young rabbits are "kits", males are "bucks", females are "does", and groups are referred to as "colonies", "nests", or whimsically, "fluffles" :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.

📆 Lightning Reproduction

Rabbits reach sexual maturity fast—does as early as 4 months and bucks by 7. A single female can produce dozens of offspring in one year :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.

💡 Smart & Trainable

Rabbits have intelligence comparable to dogs and cats. They can learn their name, use a litterbox, do simple tricks, and even play sports like rabbit agility or show jumping :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.

🎨 Rabbits with Talent: Bini the Bunny

Meet Bini, a Holland Lop who’s gone viral for painting, slam‑dunking basketballs, and more—he even holds a Guinness World Record :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.

💡 Misunderstood Superstitions

“Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit…” or “white rabbit” on the first day of the month is a superstition meant to bring good luck. The phrase has been around for centuries :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.

🛡️ Why These Facts Matter in 2025

• 🐾 Understanding rabbit biology and behavior strengthens bonds and ensures better care.
• Fact-based insights inform habitat design—like providing buddies, toys, and room to binky.
• Knowledge about their teeth, speed, and hearing helps prevent injuries and support enrichment.
• Celebrating unique talents like Bini encourages positive training and welfare advocacy.

🛠️ Vet Tips for 2025

• Share fun facts during wellness visits to foster deeper understanding and owner engagement.
• Use videos or charts to demonstrate behaviors like binkying, litter training, and tooth wear.
• Provide enrichment guides: toys, agility setups, bonding encouragement.
• Promote socialization and awareness of rabbit intelligence and needs to reduce abandonment.

🔚 Final Takeaway

Rabbits are complex, fascinating, and socially intelligent animals. In 2025, appreciating their unique traits—from acrobatic binkies to lifelong teeth growth—helps owners build enriching, respectful, and joyful rabbit–human partnerships. 🐇❤️

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