Rabbit

mammals · cute · herbivore

Almost everywhere. The European rabbit has been introduced to every continent except Antarctica, and it's the ancestor of hundreds of pet rabbit breeds.

Plant munchers. Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they eat plants like grass and leaves rather than meat.

Lots of kinds. There are many wild species, including cottontails, tapetis, the tiny pygmy rabbit, and the volcano rabbit.

On the menu. Rabbits are prey animals, so staying alert and fast is how they survive in the wild.

Pets and livestock. People keep rabbits as cuddly pets and also raise them as livestock around the world.