Rabbits

Known for their speedy breeding, rabbits are small, furry mammals that are bred as livestock for their meat and fur, are kept as pets, and live in large numbers in the wild. They are often mistaken for hares, which are of a longer, larger build and live above ground (whereas rabbits live below ground in burrows). More than half of the world’s population of rabbits lives in North America; their habitats include deserts, forests, and meadows, among others.