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Rabbits
The domestic Rabbit originated with the European Rabbit. The Rabbit’s natural habitats are Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. There are more than 45 breeds of Rabbits. Different breeds have different personalities and characteristics. A female rabbit is known as a doe and a male rabbit is a buck. For show purposes, rabbits are divided […]
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There are viruses lurking everywhere, some benign or dormant, others deadly. Myxomatosis, a pox disease is on the loose, striking rabbits. It is almost always fatal. Myxomatosis is transmitted by fleas, mosquitoes, fur mites, black flies and other biting insects. Symptoms can be seen quickly – swollen, pink-tinged eyes and genitals, also the rabbit’s face […]