{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "rabbit",
  "name": "Rabbit",
  "scientificName": "Oryctolagus cuniculus",
  "category": "Mammal",
  "summary": "The rabbit is a small, fast-breeding mammal kept worldwide as a popular pet and found in the wild across grasslands and woodlands. Domestic rabbits descend from the wild European rabbit, have nearly 360-degree vision, and can live 8 to 12 years with good care. They communicate through body language such as thumping and joyful leaps called binkies.",
  "conservationStatus": "Domesticated",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Mammalia",
    "order": "Lagomorpha",
    "family": "Leporidae",
    "genus": "Oryctolagus"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 2,
    "lengthM": 0.4,
    "topSpeedKmh": 56,
    "lifespanYears": 10
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Oryctolagus cuniculus"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Herbivore"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Grassland and woodland; domestic worldwide"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "8–12 years (pet); 1–2 years (wild)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "1–2.5 kg (2–5.5 lb)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "Up to 56 km/h (35 mph)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Domesticated"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "The wild European rabbit is native to southwestern Europe; domestic rabbits are kept worldwide.",
    "continents": [
      "Europe"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Oryctolagus cuniculus.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Oryctolagus%20cuniculus&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Oryctolagus cuniculus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Oryctolagus_cuniculus/"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — Rabbit.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_rabbit"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rabbit/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/rabbit/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}