Status: Species: Common Name: Last Update:

Offline Brachylagus idahoensis Pygmy Rabbit -----
Offline Bunolagus monticularis Riverine Rabbit -----
Offline Caprolagus hispidus Hispid Hare -----
Offline Oryctolagus cuniculus European Rabbit -----
The family Leporidae is a group of mammals that includes rabbits and hares. Members of this family are characterized by long ears, strong hind legs adapted for hopping, and continuously growing incisors suited for gnawing plant material. Leporids are herbivorous and primarily feed on grasses, herbs, and other vegetation. They exhibit high reproductive rates, often producing multiple litters each year, which helps sustain their populations despite predation. Leporids are found worldwide, inhabiting diverse environments ranging from forests and grasslands to deserts. Their behavior varies between species, with some living in burrows (rabbits) and others being more solitary and open-ground dwellers (hares).

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