Understand the meaning of rabbit behavior

1. Jumping action

When the rabbit is happy, it will jump in place and slightly reflex in the air. Sometimes when the rabbit is happy, it will jump and shake its head, which is very cute! Especially dwarf rabbits or mini rabbits, especially like to express their happiness and enjoyment by jumping.

2. Suddenly rushing over

Some rabbits do not like others to touch their things. When the owner is cleaning the rabbit cage and changing the food tray, the rabbit may rush. Come over, it shows that it does not like others to do it, it is a manifestation of attack. However, sometimes when rabbits are too hungry, they will jump over to grab food.

3. Standing on tiptoe

The rabbit stands on tiptoe as a warning, and will maintain this action until the danger passes, which may last for a few seconds to a few minutes. When rabbits are angry, they also use this behavior as a warning, often with their ears pricked up. However, sometimes the rabbit stands on its hind legs and looks to the heights or distances, which is actually looking for food or observing the environment.

4. Stamping

The rabbit will stamp its hind legs when it is afraid. For example, in the wild, when an enemy is approaching, the rabbit will use its hind legs to stamp its feet to notify its companions that it is dangerous.

5. SLEEP ON SIDE

Rabbits sleeping on their side and extending their legs mean they feel safe. In the absence of interruptions, it may soon fall asleep. Sometimes the rabbit is lying on its side while wagging its tail as a gesture of complacency.

6. Lower the body

When the rabbit is as low as possible and the ears are close to the back, it means that it feels dangerous, nervous and afraid. This behavior is not only a Both pet rabbits and hares can appear when this happens.

7. Squatting

The action of the rabbit squatting down is not the same as the action of lowering its body. Its muscles are relaxed, which is a sign that it feels relaxed. But when the weather is very cold, rabbits are usually squatting to keep out the cold.

8. Reflexive lying on the ground

This behavior of the rabbit means that it is in a good mood and feels very comfortable. It deliberately lies down in front of its owner and is reflexive, like acting like a spoiled child.

9. Push away the owner’s hand

When the rabbit pushes your hand away, it means no Likes the owner’s behavior and wants the owner to stop, if the owner continues, it may get angry and fight back.

10. Bringing the nose and body close to the cage

This behavior of the rabbit actually represents a request for something or treatment. Maybe he wants to eat snacks, maybe he wants the owner to let him go out to play, or maybe there is something outside the cage that attracts him and he wants to smell it.

11. Nibble

Nibble is the meaning of “okay, enough” expressed by rabbits. Rabbits often nibble to tell the owner to stop the current action.

12. Lick your hand

In rabbit language, licking your hand means thank you, so if your rabbit licks your hand, it may be thanking you ! In addition, Tutu’s licking of the owner’s hand may also be a sign of pleasing the owner, but it may be that your hands are a little dirty, or because the sweat has a salty smell, so it just wants to lick it, the specific meaning is still Watch carefully.

We have introduced the behavioral expressions of rabbits here. In fact, there are many other behavioral expressions of rabbits, such as arching people with their noses, plucking hair, etc. I believe everyone When you are familiar with rabbits, you will naturally understand some behaviors and expressions of rabbits~

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