Rabbits are mammals, which belong to the Lagomorph order that also includes hares and pikas (Lagomorph means 'hare-shaped'). They are similar to rodents in that they have incisor teeth that continually grow.

Rabbits live in almost every country in the world. They also live in many different places, like seashores, hillsides, and tall mountains. They also live in city parks, gardens, the windswept arctic and dry deserts. Still, others live in soggy swamps, grasslands, forests, sheltered spaces, and woods.

Rabbits dig a burrow for a home. They make a large maze of burrows-called a warren-that might be used for several generations.

Rabbits find their food in the dark, because the evenings and nights are safer times for them to be out. They feed alone, but some, like antelope rabbits eat in groups up to 100. All kinds of rabbits gobble food fast then head for safe, quiet places.

Rabbits are herbivores. They eat plants, grass, clover, and bushes. They also eat garden vegetables in cities and farms, if they can find them. During the winter, there is not as much food around, so rabbits feed on dried plants, twigs, and bark.

Rabbits' incisors are strong and sharp, so they can gnaw food easily. They also have a tough coating to protect them. A rabbit's teeth never stop growing, so they must gnaw on things constantly to prevent their teeth from growing too long. When they gnaw, they tuck the flaps of their skin behind their front teeth. This helps rabbits avoid swallowing any dirt or slivers. Also, their split top lip allows to them to stuff plenty of food into their mouths.

Rabbits are small mammals, and come in a wide variety of colours and sizes. They can range in weight from approximately six to 28 pounds, and from 12 inches to several feet in length. Their fur is prized for its softness, and even today Angora rabbits are raised for their long soft fur, which is often spun into yarn.

Rabbits have 8 sharp incisors (4 on top, 4 on the bottom) similar to those of rodents (which have only 2 each, top and bottom), long ears, large hind legs, and short fluffy tails. Rabbits move by hopping, using their long and powerful hind legs. To facilitate quick movement, rabbit hind feet have a thick padding of fur to dampen the shock of rapid hopping. Their toes are long, and are webbed to keep themselves from spreading apart as they jump.