The common rabbit or European rabbit (Oryctalagus cuniculus) is a species of mammal in the Leporidae family.
It is included in the list 100 of the most harmful invasive alien species in the world of the international Union for the Conservation of the Nature.
It is characterized by having a body covered with a thick fur and shaggy, pale gray, oval head and large eyes. It weights between 1.5 and 2.5 Kg in the wild. It has long ears of up to 7 cm which help regulate body temperature and a very short tail. Their forelegs are shorter than the hindlegs. It measures from 33 to 50 cm in mild conditions, even more in domestic breeds for meat. All these characteristics that this species has in the wild can vary significantly depending on the breed.
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