These furry animals are among the most popular pets in the world. But how much is known about them, aside from their prolificity and fondness for carrots?

1. Rabbits can turn their ears 180 degrees, allowing them to pinpoint the source of the sound.

2. In addition, rabbit ears are also important for thermoregulation and can be used to dissipate excess heat in a large area.

3. Rabbits have teeth that grow throughout their lives and it is important that if they are chewed, the food they eat creates enough wear scars.

Otherwise, the overly long teeth can hurt your pet's mouth.

4. Carrots are not a staple food for rabbits. It contains too much sugar and should only be eaten by rabbits under special circumstances. The basic diet consists of hay and green grass.

5. Rabbits are very fast. They can reach speeds of 48 kilometers per hour and can jump 2.7 meters long and nearly 1 meter high.

6. Rabbits are cleaned the same way cats are: Always keep them clean by licking their fur and ears repeatedly throughout the day.

7. Rabbits will be scared to death. In the wild, these animals are prey to predators, which explains their fearsome nature.

Loud noises and sudden aggressive movements can cause a rabbit to become so frightened that it can lead to cardiac arrest.

8. Rabbit is sad when he is alone. These animals are very social, they need the company of their own kind, and in the wild they live in extended families.

Lonely rabbits can become a little depressed and may stop eating, in some cases leading to death.

Why are rabbits' eyes red?

The eyes of white rabbits are usually red, and that is because the eyes of white rabbits are transparent, and red is only the color of blood.

The color of a rabbit's eyes corresponds to the color of its own fur. White rabbits have less pigment, so most of the eyeballs are transparent and look reddish, but it does not rule out that the rabbit's eyes are diseased.

What should I do if the rabbit smells too bad?

Rabbits have a relatively large amount of feces and urine each day, and the smell of these substances is relatively large. It is recommended that owners buy pet deodorant or dry cleaning powder for rabbits, and pay attention to regularly cleaning the rabbit's cage, feces and urine.

In summer, it is recommended that the owner clean the rabbit cage every 1-2 days, and remove the rabbit feces and urine every day.

If the home is relatively large, try to keep the rabbit in a cool and ventilated place.

The most taboo thing about rabbit cages is getting wet. First, it can soil the rabbit and make the rabbit sick. Second, water and rabbit urine are not good together.

The water that rabbits drink must be pure water and should be changed every day.

Do you know these surprising facts?