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English Lop Rabbit
About English Lop Rabbit
The English Lop Rabbit is a breed of rabbit native to Algeria, Africa. In the 19th century, it was introduced to the UK as the most widely kept and popular animal. This rabbit results from gene mutations from Himalayan, Dutch, and Angora rabbits. It is unique in that it has long ears that hang down.
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Common Name
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English Lop
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Oryctolagus cuniculus
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Species
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Oryctolagus cuniculus
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Genus
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Oryctolagus
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Family
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Leporidae
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SubOrder
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Rodentia
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Order
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Lagomorpha
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the English Lop Rabbit |
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Color
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Black
Chinchilla
Fawn
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Eye Color
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Black
Red
Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
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Min Height
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9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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13 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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4 lbs |
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Max Weight
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4.75 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Monocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the English Lop Rabbit including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Hopping
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the English Lop Rabbit. |
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Lifespan
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7 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Grasslands
Urban
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Country
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Africa
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