Rabbit

Rabbit, herbivorous lagomorph (gnawing) mammal (family Leporidae), usually with long ears and a white scut for a tail. Best known is the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), which lives in discrete social groups in colonial burrows. Territory is defended by all members of the group, and within the group there is distinct dominance ranking. It attains maturity at three months and can breed every month thereafter.