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JOAN CARTAN-HANSEN, HOST: All

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domesticated rabbits are

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descendants of the European

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rabbit.

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The American Rabbit Breeders

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Association recognizes 52

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different breeds.

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And they come in all shapes and

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sizes.

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The smallest domesticated rabbit

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is the Netherland Dwarf.

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It weighs between two and a half

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and five pounds.

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The largest is the Flemish

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Giant.

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They are about three feet long

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and weigh about 25 pounds.

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The Holland Lop is the most

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popular breed.

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It comes in more than 30 colors

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and is famous for its floppy

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ears.

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Lionhead bunnies have long manes

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around their heads.

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My bunny, Smokey, is a mini rex.

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He has wonderful velvet-like

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fur.

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Dutch rabbits have distinctive

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black and white markings.

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And despite their name, this

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breed was developed in England

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in the 1830s.

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Rabbits are the third most

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popular type of pet.

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A domesticated rabbit lives

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between 10 and 12 years.

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Rabbits eat hay, greens, a

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special pellet.

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And because rabbits are

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herbivores, their poo is

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compostable.

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For more information about

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rabbits, check out the Science

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Trek website.

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You'll find it at

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ScienceTrek.org