Domestic Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus

Explore the Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Domestic Rabbit is a domesticated and managed descendant of the European rabbit, kept in homes, farms, and grassland settings. It is raised for companionship, food, fiber, and research, and its continuously growing teeth and rapid reproduction require attentive care. Multiple breeds, varieties, strains, and managed lines exist.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Mammals › Rabbits, hares and pikas › Leporidae › Oryctolagus

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: homes, farms, grasslands
Regions in this record: Europe, North America, Asia, France, United Kingdom, United States, China

Conservation field in this record

Domesticated

Did you know?

Rabbit teeth keep growing throughout life.