P et Rabbi t s Wild Rabbits Over the last hundred years or so rabbits have become very popular pets and today pet rabbits look very different from wild rabbits Long Ears Big Teeth Both pet rabbits and wild rabbits have long ears and large front teeth for chewing In the wild rabbits are hunted by other animals such as foxes so they have excellent senses Rabbits use their smell sight and hearing to tell if an enemy is nearby Wild rabbits are mostly gray or brown so they are not easily seen by predators Pet rabbits can be many different colors Wild rabbits below left are a plain t brown or gray color while pet rabbits below right can have patterned and multi-colored fur 4
Popular Pets All pet rabbits are related to the wild European rabbit which were found only in Spain and North Africa People caught these rabbits and farmed them for their meat and fur Since then rabbits have also been kept as pets Over the years they have been bred to create types with many different features Around the world today rabbits are among the most popular pets after cats and dogs Do It Wild rabbits can suffer from a deadly disease called myxomatosis You need to protect your pet from this and other diseases by getting it vaccinated Your vet will be able to tell you more about the vaccinations your rabbit needs Pet rabbits have lots of s different features For example this lionhead rabbit has long fur around its head like a mane It is a gentle loving breed of rabbit 5
