Are the rabbits nocturnal or else?

February 13, 2022 1:53am CST
A week or two ago my younger daughter inquired as to whether rabbits are nighttime or in the technical words, nocturnal, and I was totally shocked that she had a confused idea about the response. My family has had bunnies for more than 5 years and I'm glad to share what I have any familiarity with rabbits’ behavior. There is a big confusion that the rabbits are nighttime or nocturnal. I have studied so many times that the rabbits are nocturnal animals. Some other reports explained that those are diurnal. Rabbits are also reported to be crepuscular, meaning that they are most active at dawn and at dusk. The correct and authentic answer is given by Jilge in 1991. Thus, while the rabbit endogenously is a nocturnally active animal, external noise or scheduled feeding during the light period can turn it to a predominantly diurnal animal. Reference: Jilge, B. 1991. The rabbit: a diurnal or a nocturnal animal? Journal of Experimental Animal Science, 34, 5-6, 170-183.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16147)
• Nairobi, Kenya
13 Feb 22
I like rabbits but I've never had any. So I don't know much about them. Thank you for your post
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16147)
• Nairobi, Kenya
13 Feb 22
@Awahesh I will keep rabbits in future
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Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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13 Feb 22
The rabbits are very cute pets. those are totally vegetarian and can digest an amount of fiber.
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Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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13 Feb 22
If you need any technical support, please do not hesitate to refer me.
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
13 Feb 22
Glad to know about it. It's informative. You must be enjoying having rabbit in your home. They look so cute and adorable
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
13 Feb 22
@Awahesh Wow. Glad to know about them. I feel quite fascinated by them. We haven't thought to get them as pets. I am sure it would be real fun to play with them. Take care
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Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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14 Feb 22
Have a fun and great learning
Have a fun and great learning
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Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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13 Feb 22
Yes, any one can afford them. The pet rabbits, once recognize you, like to play with you. The rabbits are very fast growers. Prolificacy rate is very high.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
13 Feb 22
I am not that familiar with this animal
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
14 Feb 22
@Awahesh I agree.
Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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13 Feb 22
This is very cute and lovely animal. The animal like cleanliness.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (140079)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 Feb 22
I have never had a rabbit for a pet. I figured rabbits were night time animals.
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Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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13 Feb 22
THANKS you very much my dear my-lotter friend respected Judy Story from Roseburg, Oregon for your kind words. You figured absolutely in correct way. Thanks and kind regards. Prof Awadhesh Kishore Professor of Animal Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, (Madhya Pradesh) India
Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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14 Feb 22
Thanks and kind regards
@Awahesh Thanks and kind regards
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137737)
• United States
13 Feb 22
We raised rabbits for years. They're most active at dawn and dusk. (As a teenager, I hunted rabbits on our farm.)
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Prof Awadhesh Kishore
@Awahesh (80)
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13 Feb 22
THANK you very much my dear my-lotter friend respected DE from United States for your response “They're most active at dawn and dusk.” and your statement is confirming the study of Jilge, (1991) that the rabbit endogenously is a nocturnally active animal, external noise or scheduled feeding during the light period can turn it to a predominantly diurnal animal.   Reference: Jilge, B. 1991. The rabbit: a diurnal or a nocturnal animal? Journal of Experimental Animal Science, 34, 5-6, 170-183. Thanks and kind regards. Prof Awadhesh Kishore Professor of Animal Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, (Madhya Pradesh) India
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