Old World Rabbit (Noun)
Meaning
Common greyish-brown burrowing animal native to southern Europe and northern Africa but introduced elsewhere; widely domesticated and developed in various colors and for various needs; young are born naked and helpless.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The old world rabbit is one of the most recognizable small mammals due to its distinctive long hind legs and large ears.
- Pet owners often give names to their old world rabbits in domestic settings.
- Habitat loss significantly decreases wild old world rabbit populations.
- Since young old world rabbits rely solely on their mothers for survival, rabbit kits must receive suitable care for proper development.
- In regions where they have been introduced, old world rabbits can disrupt local ecosystems due to their rapid breeding and strong adaptability.