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Rabbit body language analysis

2021-08-10 / 1039 Read

    If you want to know more about your rabbit, you need to know their body language first, as rabbits rarely make noises. Even if there is, it is difficult to hear clearly.

The hind legs of rabbits on the ground indicate panic, fear, or a siren. When the hare finds an enemy approaching, it uses its hind limbs to step on the ground vigorously to warn its companions that the enemy is approaching step by step, and the companions will rush back to the rabbit's nest to avoid it.

The unintended gesture of lying on the ground and pulling your ears, indicates that danger is imminent, or that you are reacting to a sudden sound. But be careful with the rabbit doing this indoors, as it may suddenly start running towards the wall.

In this posture of standing up, the rabbit just wants to see the surrounding environment clearly, and can smell the smell around it, just like a probe in the grass to observe the environment; the rabbit may also want to get food when it stands up; Rabbits stand up happily when they see their owner approaching with food.

Rolling on the ground means the rabbit is in a good mood.

Easy squatting after binaural folding is a resting position.

Sometimes rabbits simultaneously move their jaws contentedly, as if chewing something. Don't disturb the rabbit's mood at this time.

Lying down on its side Rabbits are about to sleep; rabbits tend to take this position when they are tired; sometimes they will lie down with their feet spread out when they are running hard.

Tapping the nose is sometimes a gesture of hello, but it can also be a gesture of stroking.

The twitching action of the ears is usually more common in large rabbits and indicates that they are enough! Rabbits respond when grooming or being held for too long.

Licks your hands to show that it appreciates you or likes you, sometimes it will lick people's hands when they are being touched; when you leave, it will continue to lick the ground. Rabbits also lick each other when they are close to each other.

The body taut, tail straight, head, and ears forward represent concentration, curiosity, and caution. Rabbits make these movements when they first meet and then sniff each other. But be careful if the rabbit's ears are suddenly pulled back, it may attack and bite each other.

Using the chin to rub an object has been mentioned before, indicating that they want to leave their scent on the ground.

Digging and Grabbing Rabbits who are trying to dig a nest, especially females in heat or pregnancy, will be more pronounced.