{"id":3222,"date":"2021-08-25T17:06:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T17:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/?p=3222"},"modified":"2021-08-25T17:06:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T17:06:55","slug":"why-are-bunnies-so-cute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/why-are-bunnies-so-cute\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Reasons Why Bunnies Are So Cute\u2014From Nose to Tail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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So many of us who own bunnies are not shy when we tell others why we love our rabbits so much, it’s because they\u2019re incredibly cute, right? Compared to other pets, bunnies stand out because of their charming looks and behavior. Their tiny bodies, soft fur, and cute colors make them just so tempting to pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are bunnies so cute? Bunnies are widely perceived as cute due to the biological programming of humans that instinctually urges us to protect our own young. Animals that are small, scared, defenseless, and have many of the physical features that rabbits have appeal to this instinct.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a survey done in 2012 by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 2.5 million households in the US share space with rabbits <\/strong>(source<\/a>).<\/strong> It’s certainly fair to say that these cute pets are popular, by why? Because they’re incredibly cute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2019 study showed that one reason is that pet rabbits have many of the same defining physical characteristics that baby humans have, such as flatter faces. These traits naturally appeal to our instincts to keep our own young safe (source<\/a>). There are, however, many other reasons we bunny owners find our pets incredibly cute, and here are some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. They\u2019re Meticulously Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One primary reason bunnies are cute is their cleanliness. They clean themselves in a similar way to dogs and cats. They have specially evolved tongues they use to clean themselves by licking their bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For hard-to-reach areas like the ears, they\u2019ll lick their front paws and glide them over the ears. Sometimes they\u2019ll even clean one another as a sign of companionship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, a well-trained bunny will hop into its hutch whenever nature calls. They don\u2019t drop it just anywhere, so your house won\u2019t stink of rabbit droppings. But of course, it’s always a good idea to stay on top of keeping the litter box clean regardless. I have some great tips on keeping a rabbit’s cage clean here<\/a> that can really help with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Their Long, Soft Velvet Ears <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Their soft, long ears make them cute and lovable. Others have short and lop ears which are also completely irresistible. The size and shape of their ears serve other purposes for the rabbit.\u00a0In most cases, it’s easier to differentiate them by breed using their ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do bunnies have long ears?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bunnies have long ears for many reasons such as helping them to detect sounds from potential predators, regulate body temperature, monitor space in tight areas, and communicate with other rabbits.<\/strong> Below are different rabbit breeds along with what type of ears they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-Eared Breeds<\/strong><\/th>Short-Eared Breeds<\/strong><\/th>Lop Eared Breeds<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Dutch Rabbit<\/td>Jersey Wooly<\/td>French Lop<\/td><\/tr>
New Zealand Rabbit<\/td>Dwarf Hotot<\/td>Holland Lop<\/td><\/tr>
Flemish Giant Rabbit<\/td>Netherland Dwarf<\/td>Mini Lop<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Angola<\/td>British Giant<\/td>American Fuzzy Lop<\/td><\/tr>
Florida White<\/td>Lionhead<\/td>English Lop<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. They Remind Us of a Soft Toy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right. Bunnies are cuddly; their big round eyes and whiskers make them absolutely adorable. When growing up, most people had dolls and toys that were surprisingly, just about as soft as rabbits are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bunnies are the most commonly kept pet animals, and their soft fur gives the best feeling you could ask for in a comfort object. This is the same reason children bond so tightly to, and find companionship in, their stuffed animals when they’re young. Soft feelings really do go a long way!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. They’re Smart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rabbits are not only cute; they\u2019re intelligent animals. Rabbits can understand verbal commands if trained with proper rewards, such as training treats. <\/strong>For example, you can easily teach a rabbit to jump into your lap on command<\/a> with a little practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bunnies are dominant, strong-minded, and discerning so they often can decide not to do something. This creates a real sense of personality and individualism in a pet rabbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, being intelligent means they can get bored easily, just like humans, so it’s important to frequently stimulate them physically and intellectually with toys and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.They Wiggle Their Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t you love how your bunny twitches its nose? Oh, and the tiny whiskers too! A rabbit twitches up to 120 times per minute when it\u2019s frightened and just 20 times per minute when it’s calm<\/strong>. (source<\/a>) All this twitching is beyond cute, but bunnies will twitch their nose for many other reasons too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are more reasons rabbit’s wiggle their nose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n