Rabbits belong to the order Lagomorpha, not Rodentia. They’re closer relatives to hares and pikas than mice or rats.

While native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, rabbits have been introduced to almost every continent (except Antarctica).

In the 1850s, European rabbits were introduced to Australia for hunting. Their population exploded so massively that they became one of the worst invasive species in history.

The world’s largest rabbit breed is the Flemish Giant, with some individuals reaching over 4 feet long and weighing up to 22 pounds (10 kg). Google it - you know you want to.

The Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit of the U.S. is the tiniest rabbit in the world, weighing less than a pound. Wow!

A rabbit’s long ears (up to 4 inches) not only detect predators but also help regulate body temperature, especially in desert breeds.

Wild European rabbits live in elaborate burrow systems called warrens, which can house dozens of rabbits and include multiple entrances and escape tunnels.

A rabbit’s teeth never stop growing! They can grow up to 4 inches a year, but constant chewing on hay and grasses keeps them worn down.

Rabbits can’t make many sounds, but they communicate with thumps, body language, and even soft grunts or tooth purring when happy.

Rabbits can run at speeds of 35–45 mph (56–72 km/h), making them quick escape artists from predators.

When extremely happy, rabbits leap into the air, twist their bodies, and kick out their legs in a joyful move called a binky.

In many cultures, especially in North America and Europe, carrying a rabbit’s foot is considered a good luck charm.

In East Asian folklore, especially in China and Japan, a rabbit is said to live on the moon, pounding rice cakes or elixirs.

In Europe, the rabbit (and hare) has long been connected to fertility and renewal, which is why the Easter Bunny became a spring tradition.

A single mother rabbit (doe) once gave birth to 24 kits in one litter, the largest ever recorded.