Questions
- What is the term for a baby rabbit?
- What is the scientific name for the European rabbit, which is the most common species of rabbit kept as a pet?
- Which British author wrote the famous children’s book “Peter Rabbit”?
- What is the term for the burrow or underground tunnel system where rabbits live?
- What is the name of the condition characterised by a rabbit’s continuous chewing of objects, including its own fur or cage bars?
- Which famous cartoon character is known for his catchphrase “What’s up, Doc?” and has a rivalry with a rabbit named Bugs Bunny?
- What is the name of the festival celebrated in the UK during which children search for chocolate eggs hidden by a Bunny?
- In British slang, what term is used to refer to a quick exit or escape, often likened to the way a rabbit flees from danger?
- What is the term for a group of rabbits?
- What is the name of the breed of domestic rabbit known for its distinctive long ears and slender body?
Answers
- A baby rabbit is called a kitten or a bunny.
- The scientific name for the European rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
- “Peter Rabbit” was written by Beatrix Potter.
- The burrow or underground tunnel system where rabbits live is called a warren.
- The condition characterized by a rabbit’s continuous chewing of objects is called “barbering” or “fur chewing.”
- The famous cartoon character known for his catchphrase “What’s up, Doc?” is Bugs’ Bunny.
- The festival celebrated in the UK during which children search for chocolate eggs hidden by a Bunny is Easter.
- In British slang, a quick exit or escape is referred to as “to do a runner.”
- A group of rabbits is called a colony or a herd.
- The breed of domestic rabbit known for its distinctive long ears and slender body is the English Lop.
