Hey #bunnylovers! Hope y’all are well. Did you know that our fluffy friends can be found in ALL the continents of the world – apart from Antarctica?!
Today’s post is all about rabbits around the world!
Rabbits can be found in a many different biomes: from deserts, grasslands, forests, to even urban areas. They can survive in all these places due to their physiques, which are amazing! They have sensitive ears for detecting predators, strong hind legs for running and jumping, and big feet perfect for navigating rough terrain. These features stay more or less the same throughout the whole world, however, there are some major adaptations that differ.
Deserts
The rabbits here dig burrows to find shelter from the extreme conditions. They eat plants to stay hydrated. Additionally, their sandy colour is perfect camouflage. See the image below of the desert Cottontail (cute name!!!).
Swamps
With lots of food and water here, rabbits thrive in swamps. But, this biome is not without it’s challenges, as there is flooding. The bunnies know how to handle this, though! For example, in North America, they are very strong swimmers, and use the water to escape from predators.
Australia
Australia, although they’re not native, is home to the European rabbit. In the 19th century, 24 rabbits were let loose, and that started ‘Australia’s most devastating biological invasion’. As well as drastically changing the eco-system, these bunnies make LOTS of underground warren systems (which I think are fascinating!!!) – and these contribute to soil erosion.
Americas
Here, Cottontail rabbits are a very common species. They generally live at the edges of open fields, meadows, or forest. This is because they have access to food and cover. They make nests for homes – different to the aforementioned European rabbit. Cottontails line their nests with their fur, and make them out of grass.
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