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Comment on A Rough Start by Michele Krause

Michele Krause — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:18:50 +0000

As for the life expectancy, I do recall that number very well because it shocked me. It was in a book to help people care for domesticated rabbits as pets and gave a bit of background on wild rabbits, including that horrible life expectancy. I have, however, also seen other estimates from 11 months to three years, so that does raise the question whether or not the experts on the subject have enough data and reliable enough data to make a clear statement on the issue.

Comment on A Rough Start by Michele Krause

Michele Krause — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:34:14 +0000

Nope. It was 15 DAYS. That tells you why they procreate as fast as they do. It’s a really rough world out there. And, as you note, a lot of creatures consider them food. Tough being a rabbit.

Comment on A Rough Start by JK

JK — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:12 +0000

Lisa, on the upside, this little one is a survivor and next spring (maybe even this summer) it’ll get the chance to pass on those genes that have served it so well thus far.
Michele, is it possible that you’re misremembering your reading? 15 days seems too short. Could it have been 15 months instead?
JK

Comment on A Rough Start by Michele Krause

Michele Krause — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:26:14 +0000

I believe I read in my rabbit book (from when I had a pet rabbit) that the average lifespan of a rabbit in the wild is 15 days. Yup. THAT’S why the need to procreate like rabbits!

Comment on A Rough Start by Lisa Buttner

Lisa Buttner — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:02:38 +0000

Poor, little bunny.