Rabbits Classification and Anatomy Quiz
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What is the order for hares, pikas, and rabbits?

Lagomorpha

How many families of Lagomorphs are there?

2 families

How many genera of Lagomorphs are there?

12 genera

How many species of Lagomorphs are there?

<p>81 species</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genus of pygmy rabbits?

<p>Brachylagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genus for hares and jack rabbits?

<p>Lepus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genus of European rabbits?

<p>Oryctolagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the species of the European rabbit?

<p>Oryctolagus cuniculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genus for cottontail rabbits?

<p>Sylvilagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the species of the Eastern Cottontail?

<p>Sylvilagus floridanus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common domestic rabbit?

<p>European Rabbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two families of the order Lagomorpha?

<p>Leporidae and Ochotonidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the family name that includes jackrabbits, hares, and rabbits?

<p>Leporidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the family name that includes pikas?

<p>Ochotonidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genus for pikas?

<p>Ochotona</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the species name for the alpine pika?

<p>Ochotona alpina</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the species name for the American pika?

<p>Ochotona princeps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are pikas known to do?

<p>Whistle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lagomorphs and rodents are closely related.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do hares have that no other species has?

<p>Black hair at the tips of the ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dominating characteristic of the lagomorph?

<p>Long hindlegs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lagomorphs are distributed worldwide.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestation period of the lagomorph?

<p>30-32 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many kits will a doe have in a litter?

<p>8-12 young/larger breeds, 4-5 young/smaller breeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between rabbits and hares when they are born?

<p>Hares are born precocious, rabbits are born altricial</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times will dams feed the kits?

<p>Once a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rabbit milk is high in fat and protein.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used as a substitute for rabbit's milk?

<p>Goat's milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the behavioral characteristics of the domestic rabbit?

<p>Crepuscular, affectionate, playful/social, intelligent, quiet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do domestic rabbits do well as single pets?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vital range for a domestic rabbit's temperature?

<p>101.3-104 °F</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the heart rate range for a domestic rabbit?

<p>180-250 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the respiratory rate range for a domestic rabbit?

<p>30-60 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight range for female domestic rabbits?

<p>2-6 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight range for male domestic rabbits?

<p>2-5 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifespan of larger breed domestic rabbits?

<p>6-8 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifespan of smaller breed domestic rabbits?

<p>8-12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do domestic rabbits reach sexual maturity?

<p>22-25 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reproductive cycle of the domestic rabbit?

<p>22-25 weeks Puberty, Induced ovulators, 30-33 days gestation, 4-10 litter size</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine if the domestic rabbit is male or female?

<p>Apply pressure above genitalia, vulva has a slit-like appearance, and penis has a rounded protrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a male rabbit?

<p>Buck</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a female rabbit?

<p>Doe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for young rabbits?

<p>Kits or kittens</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a group of rabbits?

<p>Colony or Nest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the birth of rabbits?

<p>Kindling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rabbits have very delicate, thin skin and very fine hair.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do rabbits have sweat glands?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the scent glands located?

<p>Chin glands, anal glands, inguinal glands/perineal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do rabbits use their scent glands for?

<p>Territorial marking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do does do with their dewlap 24 hours before giving birth?

<p>Pluck fur from the dewlap to line the nest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rabbits' soles are not covered in fur.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are rabbits sensitive to you touching their faces and noses?

<p>They have tactile vibrissae on their face over eyebrows and lips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dental formula for lagomorphs?

<p>I 2/1, C 0/0, P 3/2, M...</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rabbits Classification and Anatomy

  • Order Lagomorpha includes hares, pikas, and rabbits.
  • Lagomorphs consist of 2 families:
    • Leporidae: Includes hares, jackrabbits, and rabbits.
    • Ochotonidae: Includes pikas.
  • There are 12 genera and 81 species within Lagomorphs.
  • Key genera include:
    • Brachylagus: Pygmy rabbits.
    • Lepus: Hares and jack rabbits.
    • Oryctolagus: European rabbits.
      • Species: Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit).
    • Sylvilagus: Cottontail rabbits.
      • Species: Sylvilagus floridanus (Eastern Cottontail).

Reproductive Characteristics

  • Typical gestation period for Lagomorphs is 30-32 days.
  • Litters consist of 4-12 kits, depending on breed size.
  • Hares are born precocious while rabbits are altrical (helpless).
  • Does only feed kits once a day, and rabbit milk is rich in fat and protein.
  • Kits are weaned typically between 4-6 weeks.

Behavioral and Social Traits

  • Domestic rabbits are crepuscular, affectionate, playful, intelligent, and quiet.
  • Better housed in pairs or trios for social interaction.
  • Notable vital signs of domestic rabbits:
    • Temperature: 101.3-104°F
    • Heart Rate: 180-250 bpm
    • Respiratory Rate: 30-60 bpm
    • Lifespan ranges from 6-12 years depending on size.

Distinguishing Male and Female Rabbits

  • Male: Buck
  • Female: Doe
  • Young rabbits are known as kits or kittens.
  • Determine sex by applying pressure above genitalia:
    • Vulva displays a slit-like appearance while penis shows a rounded protrusion.

Unique Anatomical Features

  • Rabbits lack sweat glands, relying on other methods to regulate body temperature.
  • Scent glands are located in the chin, anal, and inguinal areas for territorial marking.
  • Does pluck fur from their dewlap to line nests prior to giving birth, known as kindling.
  • Rabbits have delicate skin covered in fine hair and their soles are fur-covered.

Sensory Adaptations

  • Tactile vibrissae (whiskers) located on their faces help navigate their environment and discern food.
  • Lagomorphs possess a unique dental formula: I 2/1, C 0/0, P 3/2, M...

Miscellaneous Facts

  • Pikas are known for their distinctive whistling behavior.
  • Hares uniquely feature black hair at ear tips.
  • Lagomorphs are distributed globally, adapting to various habitats.

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Test your knowledge on the classification, anatomy, and reproductive traits of rabbits and other lagomorphs. This quiz covers various genera, species, and their unique characteristics. Perfect for animal biology enthusiasts!

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