How to Identify and Classify Rabbits
  • 1. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes rabbits from hares?
A) Hares live in underground burrows.
B) Hares have shorter ears.
C) Rabbits have black-tipped ears.
D) Rabbits are born blind and without fur.
  • 2. Which feature is NOT helpful in identifying a specific rabbit breed?
A) Coat color
B) Ear length
C) Body weight
D) Diet
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of the European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)?
A) Underground burrows called warrens
B) Open grasslands with scattered trees
C) Mountainous regions
D) Dense forests
  • 4. The Cottontail rabbit is primarily found in which continent?
A) North America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Europe
  • 5. Which of the following is a key feature of the Belgian Hare breed?
A) Arched back and long legs
B) Dwarf size
C) Floppy ears
D) Short, dense fur
  • 6. What type of fur is commonly found in Rex rabbits?
A) Sparse fur
B) Wire-like fur
C) Long, flowing fur
D) Dense, plush fur
  • 7. Which rabbit breed is known for its distinctive butterfly marking on its nose?
A) Dutch
B) Flemish Giant
C) English Spot
D) New Zealand White
  • 8. What is the average gestation period for rabbits?
A) 120 days
B) 90 days
C) 31 days
D) 60 days
  • 9. What is the term for a baby rabbit?
A) Calf
B) Chick
C) Kit
D) Pup
  • 10. Which behavior is a sign that a rabbit is feeling threatened or stressed?
A) Thumping its hind leg
B) Purring
C) Binkying
D) Grooming
  • 11. What is the scientific family to which rabbits belong?
A) Ursidae
B) Canidae
C) Felidae
D) Leporidae
  • 12. What is the primary function of a rabbit's long ears?
A) Digging
B) Camouflage
C) Thermoregulation and hearing
D) Balance
  • 13. What is 'cecotrophy' in rabbits?
A) Eating of nutrient-rich soft fecal pellets
B) Drinking excessive amounts of water
C) Hibernation during winter
D) Regurgitating food
  • 14. Which rabbit breed is known for its rollback fur type?
A) Satin
B) Lionhead
C) Chinchilla
D) Angora
  • 15. What is the term for a group of wild rabbits living together?
A) Warren
B) Herd
C) Flock
D) Pack
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a common color variation in rabbits?
A) Self
B) Agouti
C) Iridescent
D) Broken
  • 17. What is the purpose of a rabbit's strong hind legs?
A) Grasping
B) Swimming
C) Digging
D) Leaping and running
  • 18. What is the general classification of a Flemish Giant rabbit?
A) Dwarf Breed
B) Small Breed
C) Giant Breed
D) Medium Breed
  • 19. Which rabbit breed typically has wooly fur?
A) Dutch
B) Angora
C) Silver Fox
D) Rex
  • 20. What is a common dietary requirement for rabbits to maintain healthy teeth?
A) Meat-based protein
B) Sugary treats
C) Pellets only
D) High-fiber hay
  • 21. What is 'binkying'?
A) A jump and twist in the air indicating happiness
B) A mating ritual
C) A territorial display
D) A sign of aggression
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to classify rabbit breeds?
A) Lifespan
B) Body Size
C) Fur Type
D) Ear Carriage
  • 23. Where are the scent glands of a rabbit located?
A) On the ears
B) Under the chin and near the anus
C) On the tail
D) On the paws
  • 24. What is the purpose of a dewlap in female rabbits?
A) To attract males
B) To store food
C) To regulate body temperature
D) To provide fur for nesting
  • 25. Which rabbit breed is known for its upright ears and arched body?
A) Britannia Petite
B) Netherland Dwarf
C) Mini Lop
D) Californian
  • 26. What is a common health problem associated with rabbits due to improper diet?
A) Dental issues
B) Heart disease
C) Respiratory infections
D) Kidney failure
  • 27. Which of the following is a characteristic of hares compared to rabbits?
A) Born altricial
B) Shorter ears and legs
C) Longer ears and legs
D) Live in burrows
  • 28. Which of the following is NOT a rabbit breed?
A) Harlequin
B) Silver Marten
C) Patagonian Cavy
D) Satin Angora
  • 29. Which type of rabbit has the largest adult weight?
A) Flemish Giant
B) Mini Rex
C) Dutch
D) Lionhead
  • 30. What is the term for the process of rabbits shedding their fur?
A) Metamorphosis
B) Hibernation
C) Molting
D) Estivation
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