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 […]
Lagomorphs are members of the taxonomic order of Lagomorpha, which includes rabbits, hares and pikas. Originally these animals were classified as rodents but it has since been discovered that they have unique characteristics which differ from those in the rodent order. The main differences are: Lagomorphs have four incisors in the upper jaw, while rodents […]
Bugs Bunny, a Warner Bros. character, has made carrots a popular food for rabbits. But rabbits should not live on carrots alone nor too many of them. They need a variety of fruits and veggies for good health. The mainstay of a rabbit’s diet is hay or grasses with the addition of a small amount […]
