New Zealand Rabbit

Heard before seen

Rabbits have a field of vision approaching 360 degrees because their eyes sit on either side of the head. Their main defense, however, is not their sight — it is their hearing.

Their ears, 8–12 cm long, rotate independently and locate sounds so precisely that a rabbit knows something is approaching before it can see it. Those same ears also work as a cooling system: a dense network of capillaries releases heat in warm weather. Rabbits do not sweat — they cool themselves through their ears.

Teeth that never stop growing

Few people know that rabbit teeth grow continuously, gaining another 2–3 mm every week. This is why rabbits must constantly gnaw hay and tough, fibrous plants — not only to eat, but to wear their teeth down. Without enough fiber, their teeth become misaligned and painful.

Social life in burrows

Wild rabbits live in groups and live in burrows to escape predators. When delighted, they perform a special leap called a "binky" — twisting in midair in a way you will not forget once you have seen it.

At ZooJung

The rabbits on Floor 1 have both burrows and open space. They are most active in the early morning and late afternoon.

Observation tip: Watch them chew hay almost continuously. They are not simply "eating a lot" — they are wearing down their teeth. This small behavior reveals a great deal about how a rabbit's body works.

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