# Based Bunnies (DD-179)

> 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.

- Department: Nature
- First published: 2024-01-14
- Last updated: 2024-01-14
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/based-bunnies/
- Original Reel title: Based Bunnies 🐰
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-179-F01**: Rabbits are in the family Leporidae. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Leporidae))_
- **DD-179-F02**: They eat mostly grasses and plants. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Herbivores))_

## Write-up

A rabbit's teeth never stop growing. Chewing grass and hay keeps them worn down.

1. **Leporidae**: Rabbits are in the family Leporidae.
2. **Herbivores**: They eat mostly grasses and plants.
3. **Growing teeth**: Their teeth grow throughout life.
4. **Fast breeding**: Gestation is about a month.
5. **Crepuscular**: They're most active at dawn and dusk.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed. The caption spells the family 'Leporae'; it's Leporidae.

## Video: Based Bunnies: A Rabbit's Teeth Never Stop Growing

- Duration: 26.8 s · Published: 2024-01-14
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C2Eoofpuo9L.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Which family are rabbits in?**  
A: With hares. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Leporidae) · Wikipedia: Rabbit)_

**Q: What do rabbits eat?**  
A: Herbivores. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Herbivores) · Wikipedia: Rabbit)_

**Q: What's special about their teeth?**  
A: Chewing wears them down. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Growing teeth) · Wikipedia: Rabbit)_

**Q: How long is rabbit gestation?**  
A: Several litters a year. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Fast breeding) · Wikipedia: Rabbit)_

**Q: When are rabbits most active?**  
A: Crepuscular. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Crepuscular) · Wikipedia: Rabbit)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Rabbit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Based Bunnies." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-179, last updated Jan 14, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/based-bunnies/