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