Rabbits are soft, fluffy animals with long ears and big eyes. They love to hop around and eat crunchy vegetables. These gentle creatures are fun to learn about and perfect for curious kids aged 4‑6!
Watch a Rabbit in Action!
See how playful and energetic rabbits can be as they hop, nibble, and explore!
What is a Rabbit?
Rabbits are small mammals that live in burrows and love to hop. They have:
- Long ears that help them hear far away
- Strong back legs for jumping
- Soft fur in many colors
- Big front teeth for crunching food
Where Do Rabbits Live?
Rabbits live in many places around the world. They like:
- Fields, meadows, forests, and gardens
- Cozy burrows underground called warrens
- Warm places with lots of grass and plants
What Do Rabbits Eat?
Rabbits love eating fresh plants and veggies. They often munch on:
- Grass, leafy greens, hay
- Crunchy vegetables like carrots and broccoli
- Sometimes fruits like apples or berries as treats
How Big is a Rabbit?
Your friendly bunny is about the size of a school lunchbox!
- Length: about 30 cm (12 in)
- Weight: around 2 kg (4 lb), similar to a small backpack
What Sound Do Rabbits Make?
Rabbits are usually quiet but can make some special sounds:
- Quiet purring and clucking when they are happy
- Soft teeth grinding when they feel safe
- High-pitched squeals if they are scared or hurt
Cool Rabbit Facts
Rabbits are full of surprises! Here are some fun facts:
- They can hop as far as 3 m (10 ft) in a single jump
- They live in families and dig tunnels called warrens
- They clean themselves by washing their face with their paws
- They are crepuscular—most active at dawn and dusk
- They have nearly 360° vision to watch for danger
- They love to thump their back legs to warn others
- Baby rabbits are called kittens or kits
Printables and Coloring Fun
Kids can have fun with these rabbit activities!
Rabbits in the Eco-System
Rabbits help nature by:
- Eating plants and spreading seeds in fields
- Being food for foxes, hawks, and owls
- Creating burrows that other animals use
- Most wild rabbits are not endangered, but some types like the European rabbit are rare in certain areas
Ask a Grown‑Up to Help You Learn More
These websites have more cool rabbit facts:
- Rabbit | Description, Species, & Facts | Britannica
- The Spruce Pets: Rabbit Sounds Guide
- Wikipedia: Rabbit
Fun Questions About Rabbits
To help them hear predators and stay safe.
Yes, but they usually avoid water.
Up to 35 miles per hour!
Hopping helps them move quickly and escape danger.
Sometimes—they can doze lightly while staying alert.
Mostly grass, hay, veggies, and leafy greens.
Yes, they grunt, thump, and sometimes squeak.
Usually 8 to 12 years as pets.
Ways to Donate and Support Rabbits
You can help protect rabbits by supporting groups that care for wild rabbits and their homes.
Donate to World Animal Protection to help rabbits around the world
Sources: Wikipedia, Live Science, Creative Commons, Britannica.com and Freesound.org
Alphabetical list of animals that start with R
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter R for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Rabbit
- Raccoon
- Ram
- Rat
- Rattlesnake
- Raven
- Ray
- Red Eyed Tree Frog
- Red Panda
- Reindeer
- Rhea
- Rhinoceros
- Rhinoceros Beetle
- River Dolphin
- Roadrunner
- Robin
- Rooster
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