11/25/24 Flashcards
What is the order of rabbits?
Lagomorpha
What is the family of rabbits?
Leporidae
What is the genus of rabbits?
Orytolagus
How many chromosomes do rabbits have?
44 chromosomes
What are male rabbits called?
Buck
What are female rabbits called?
Doe
What are baby rabbits called?
Kits
What is a family of rabbits called?
Colony
Are rabbits polyestrous or seasonally polyestrous?
Polyestrous
Rabbits have induced ovulation, what dies that mean?
Rabbits will continuously get pregnant after each birth.
What are rabbits used for in research?
Antibody production, chemical testing, and smoking
How many rabbits are used for research in the US?
142k rabbits
Rabbits release gonadotropin hormone when?
When female rabbit wants to mate
How long are rabbit breeding cycles?
16-18 days
How long is a rabbit fertile for?
12-14 days