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Fun facts about rabbits can be found with a simple tap from our fingers, but you probably haven’t heard a couple of them.

Renee’ Servello, author of the book “Freckles Finds A Forever Home,” loves rabbits, and her book is about their family pet, a rabbit. Her love for rabbits knows no bounds, and she showcases it in the children’s book that she wrote. Young and adult readers alike will enjoy reading it to their heart’s content.

We’re here to give you more reasons to love rabbits with these interesting facts about these adorable creatures that we can’t help but be enamored with.

Fun Fact #1: Overgrown Teeth Are Pretty Common in Rabbits

Although having overgrown teeth is pretty common in rabbits, most overgrown tooth issues are avertible. Lots of owners find themselves making numerous trips to the vet due to their beloved rabbits developing tooth or mouth-related issues, such as abscesses.

However, a vast majority of tooth problems that rabbits experience is preventable by feeding them with the right foods and diet, albeit some of these issues are genetic. Rabbits require a constant supply of fresh grass or hay that they can nibble on. Around 90% of a bunny’s daily diet should come from stuff like hay or silage.

Owners must guarantee a never-ending supply of grass and hay, vital to maintaining their pet rabbits’ healthy dental and digestive health.

Fun Fact #2: Carrots Aren’t What’s Best for Rabbits

Despite popular belief and what the media shows us, carrots aren’t the best food for rabbits. Now, you might be wondering, “Where’s the ‘fun fact’ part here?” Well, it lies in our ability to choose a better food item for our fluffy friends.

Root vegetables (e.g., sweet potatoes or regular potatoes, turnips, artichokes, carrots, and more) aren’t naturally part of a bunny’s diet. Feeding your pet rabbits with grass or hay is better, as it is healthier for them. Plus, carrots have quite a high sugar content. If you must feed your cute little bunny with carrots, it should be in small amounts and only occasionally.

Fun Fact #3: Rabbits Are Highly Social Animals

One of the most important fun facts about rabbits to know is that they are highly social creatures. They love being around people and can typically recognize their fur parents by just sound and sight alone. However, it is essential to note that since they’re prey animals, rabbits prefer to have all four of their cute little feet planted firmly on the ground.

With that in mind, rabbits can still be amazing pets that can even be trained. In Renee’ Servello’s book, “Freckles Finds A Forever Home,” she showcases the adventures of Freckles in her new home and the things that Renee’ taught to her beloved bunny. She even shares some hopping-fun rabbit facts for readers to indulge in.

Fun Fact #4: They Love to “Binky” Whenever They’re Full of Joy

If you haven’t had the amazing experience of owning a rabbit, you probably don’t know what a “binky” is. Binky, or binkying, is when a rabbit hops in the air, twists their body, and kicks their feet due to the happiness surging through their bodies. Don’t worry; if it’s your first time, binkying is hard to miss because it is a spectacle.

Fun Fact #5: Rabbits Are Baby-Making Machines

You’ve probably seen some videos of rabbits “doing the deed” from online breeders or regular pet owners who want to share the process with others. If you haven’t, we’ll just say they’re pretty fast during the “process.”

Female bunnies are only pregnant for roughly 28-31 days, and they birth up to 14 baby rabbits—which are called kittens—in just a single litter. In the USA alone, people keep around 5 million rabbits as pets in their households.

May These Fun Facts About Rabbits Grow Our Love for Them

Rabbits are undoubtedly easy to love. However, some may easily lose interest in them as well, which is very unfortunate. We hope that by introducing some fun facts surrounding rabbits, people will never get tired and keep loving these beautiful creatures.

Don’t forget to grab a copy of Renee’ Servello’s book, “Freckles Finds A Forever Home,” and maybe you could give a lonely rabbit their forever home as well. Check out some of our other blogs, too, and discover the essence of fostering pets and showing them love!