Based Bunnies
Short answer: Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae, together with hares. They have long ears, strong hind legs and short, fluffy tails.
Rabbits are herbivores that eat mostly grasses and other plants, and their teeth grow continuously throughout life, so they need tough, fibrous food to keep them worn down. Females have a gestation of about a month and can have several litters a year; the young are called kits or kittens. Rabbits are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. The footage shows rabbits feeding and resting, with the presenter.
What should you know about Based Bunnies?
Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.
Rabbits are in the family Leporidae.
They eat mostly grasses and plants.
Video transcript: Based Bunnies: A Rabbit's Teeth Never Stop Growing
Rabbits are small mammals belonging to the family Leporae, known for their long ears, strong hind legs, and fluffy tails. DID YOU KNOW? Rabbits are herbivores, primarily feeding on grass and other plant materials. They have continuously growing teeth that require regular chewing to prevent overgrowth. Known for their prolific breeding, rabbits have a short gestation period, and their offspring, called kits or kittens, are born in litters. They are crepuscular, meaning they're most active during dawn and dusk. NOW YOU KNOW!
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The write-up
A rabbit's teeth never stop growing. Chewing grass and hay keeps them worn down.
- Exhibit A
Leporidae
Rabbits are in the family Leporidae.
- Exhibit B
Herbivores
They eat mostly grasses and plants.
- Exhibit C
Growing teeth
Their teeth grow throughout life.
- Exhibit D
Fast breeding
Gestation is about a month.
- Exhibit E
Crepuscular
They're most active at dawn and dusk.
Questions people ask about Based Bunnies
Which family are rabbits in?
With hares.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Leporidae) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
What do rabbits eat?
Herbivores.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Herbivores) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
What's special about their teeth?
Chewing wears them down.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Growing teeth) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
How long is rabbit gestation?
Several litters a year.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Fast breeding) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
When are rabbits most active?
Crepuscular.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Crepuscular) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
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Which family are rabbits in?
- Leporidae
- Muridae
- Felidae
- Sciuridae
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Answer: A. Leporidae With hares. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Leporidae) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
What do rabbits eat?
- Mostly grasses and plants
- Meat
- Insects
- Fish
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Answer: A. Mostly grasses and plants Herbivores. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Herbivores) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
What's special about their teeth?
- They grow continuously
- They fall out yearly
- They're venomous
- They have none
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Answer: A. They grow continuously Chewing wears them down. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Growing teeth) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
How long is rabbit gestation?
- About a month
- About a year
- About a week
- About six months
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Answer: A. About a month Several litters a year. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Fast breeding) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
When are rabbits most active?
- Dawn and dusk
- Midday
- Midnight only
- Never
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Answer: A. Dawn and dusk Crepuscular. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Crepuscular) · Wikipedia: Rabbit
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Easterling, Marcus. "Based Bunnies." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-179, last updated Jan 14, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/based-bunnies/
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