Rabbit

In Chinese literature, rabbits also accompany Chang'e on the Moon. All pages beginning with Robert. A pop culture manifestation of this tradition can be found in the character known as Sailor Moon, whose name is Usagi, Japanese for "rabbit".
. This comes from interpreting the pattern of dark patches on the moon as a rabbit standing on tiptoes on the left working something like a butter churn. The Italian form of the name, Roberto, became ideologically motivated in the time of the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis, from the name of the three capitals: Rome, Berlin, and Tokyo. In Japanese tradition, rabbits live on the Moon where they make mochi - the popular snack of mashed sticky rice. The dutch form is Robbert.

It also often leads to the humorous note that the rabbit itself was not lucky to lose them. The name may be shortened to the nicknames Robby/Robbie/Rabbie (in Scotland), Robban (Sweden), Bob/Bobbers/Bobby/Bobert, and Rob. Rabbit feet are considered lucky and fake rabbit feet are often sold as cheap trinkets. It belonged to three kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce who restored the independence of Scotland from England in the 14th century. There is a rabbit among the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The Normans introduced this name to Britain. Later revisions of the test allowed technicians to inspect the ovaries without euthanizing the rabbit. The name Robert means "bright fame," derived from the Germanic elements hrod (fame) and beraht (bright).

The rabbit would indeed need to be killed to have its ovaries inspected, but the death of the rabbit was not the indicator of the results. Sir Robert Bell, Speaker of the British House of Commons 1572-76, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer 1577. However, in the 1920s it was discovered that if the injected urine contained the hormone hCG, a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women, the rabbit would display ovarian changes. Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist, poet. This is not true. Robert Allen Zimmerman (Bob Dylan), musician. It is commonly believed that a rabbit, if injected with a woman's urine, will expire if the woman were pregnant. Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley), musician.

Rabbits have also appeared in Monty Python's Holy Grail, where the Beast of Caer Bannog, seemingly an innocuous white rabbit, guarded the cave to the Holy Grail. Robert Zoellick, United States Deputy Secretary of State. Anthropomorphic rabbits have appeared in a host of works of film and literature, most notably the White Rabbit in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; in the popular novel Watership Down, by Richard Adams; and in Beatrix Potter's works such as Peter Rabbit. Robert Zubrin, Martian advocate. The most common example of this is Br'er Rabbit from African-American folktales; by extension the Warner Brothers cartoon character Bugs Bunny also typifies this image. Robert Swirsky, pianist and computer scientist. It is also a common folklore archetype of the trickster who uses his cunning to outwit his enemies. Robert Smith, vocalist and songwriter for the rock group The Cure.

In addition, the animal is often used as a symbol of playful sexuality, which plays off of its perceived image of innocence, as well as its reputation as a prolific breeder. Robert Plant, singer and songwriter; lead vocalist for the band Led Zeppelin. The species' role as a prey animal also lends itself as a symbol of innocence as an animal that seems to wish harm on no one, another Easter connotation. Robert Palmer, English rock singer best known for the song Addicted to Love. It is possibly as a consequence of this that they have been associated with Easter as the Easter Bunny. Robert Oppenheimer, nuclear physicist. Rabbits are often used as a symbol of fertility. Robert Moses, city planner and architect.

ORDER LAGOMORPHA. Robert Moog, electronic music synthesizer and pioneer. This order, in addition to containing rabbits and hares, also includes the pikas. Robert De Niro, actor. Rabbits and hares were formerly classified in the order Rodentia until 1912, when they were moved into a new order Lagomorpha. Robert Redford, actor. If it were to make its way into wild populations in areas such as Australia, this could create a population boom, since those diseases are the major threats to the rabbits' survival. Rob Lowe, Actor.

The virus was developed in Spain, and is beneficial to rabbit farmers. Robert Francis Kennedy, US Attorney General 1961-1964. In Europe, where rabbits are farmed on a large scale, they are protected against myxomatosis and calicivirus with a genetically modified virus. Heinlein, 1907-1988, Science fiction author. Gassing, barriers (fences), shooting, snaring and ferreting have been used to control rabbit populations, but the most effective is diseases such as myxomatosis ('myxo' for short), and calicivirus. Robert A. Because of their appetites, and the rate at which they breed, wild rabbit depredation can prove problematic for agriculture. La Follette, Jr.politician.

Rabbits have also been a source of environmental problems when introduced into the wild by humans (see Rabbits in Australia for details of it as a pest species in that country). Robert M. The domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) originated from the European wild rabbit. politician. For these reasons, they are better suited for older teens and adults than for children. U.S. Although well known for hopping, rabbits' spines are inflexible and delicate and they dislike being handled. La Follette, Sr.

For example, they have lower 'running expenses', and do not tolerate games of chase. Robert M. As prey animals, rabbits behave differently from predator companion animals such as cats and dogs. Robert Hooke, Famous British Scientist, best known for Hooke's Law. Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk; rabbit owners find that these times correspond nicely with their working days. Robert Horry, American Professional Basketball Player. Veterinarians specializing in rabbits recommend a diet consisting of hay, leafy green vegetables, water, and small amounts of pellets. Lee, general of Confederate army during United States Civil War.

Domesticated rabbits are most comfortable in temperatures between 10 to 21 degrees Celsius (50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit), and cannot endure temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit). Robert E. Rabbits kept outdoors must be provided with shelter that is heated in winter and shaded in summer. Robert Boyle, Famous Irish-born Scientist responsible for Boyle's Law. Housed indoors and provided with adequate damage-proofing (especially of electrical cables), rabbits are relatively safe from predators, disease, and temperature extremes. Robert Bork, American judge. Rabbits kept indoors are typically healthier and more social than rabbits kept outdoors. Robert Bertrand, Canadian politician.

They are widely kept throughout the world, both indoors and out. Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, soldier, writer and founder of the world Scouting movement. Provided they are well cared for, rabbits make friendly and playful pets. Paul Robert, French lexicographer. Another is so-called rabbit starvation, due to either the low fat content of rabbit meat or amino acid deficiencies in rabbit meat and synthesis limitations in human beings. Robert of Melun, theologian. There are a number of health issues associated with the use of rabbits for meat, one of which is Tularemia or Rabbit Fever. Robert III of Scotland.

Their milk may also be of great medicinal (see links below) or nutritional benefits due to its high protein content. Robert II of Scotland. Rabbits are also very good producers of manure; their urine, being high in nitrogen, makes lemon trees very productive. Robert I of Scotland. Rabbit pelts are sometimes used as part of accessories, such as scarves or hats. Robert the Bruce. In many areas rabbits are also raised for meat, a practice called cuniculture. Robert of Winchelsea, theologian and opponent of both Edward I and Edward II of England.

Snares or guns along with dogs are usually employed when catching wild rabbits for food. Robert of Melun, scholastic theologian. When used for food, rabbits are both hunted and raised for meat. Saint Robert Bellarmine, Doctor of the Church. Rabbits are an example of an animal which is treated as food, pet and pest by the same culture. Saint Robert of Molesme, founder of the Cistercian Order. However, rabbits and people interact in many different ways beyond domestication.

- are of this species. All pet breeds of rabbits - such as dwarf lops, angoras, etc. The European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is the only species of rabbit to be domesticated. Humans' relationship with the European or ‘true’ rabbit was first recorded by the Phoenicians over 1,000 years BC, when they termed the Iberian Peninsula ‘i-shephan-im’ (literally, ‘the land of the rabbit’), which the Romans converted to the Latin form, Hispania, and hence the modern word Spain.

Some species are well-known for digging networks of burrows, called warrens, where they spend most of their time when not feeding. Young rabbits appear to 'walk', instead of hopping. Depending on the species of the rabbit, one can reach a speed of 15-20 m/s (35-45 mph). They have 5 digits on their front paws.

Their 4 toes are long, and are webbed to keep them from spreading apart as they jump. To facilitate quick movement, rabbit hind feet have a thick padding of fur to dampen the shock of rapid hopping. Rabbits move by hopping, using their long and powerful hind legs. Rabbits have long ears, large hind legs, and short fluffy tails.

This is distinct from rodents, which have two each on the top and bottom. As lagomorphs, they have four incisors on their top jaw and two on the bottom jaw, that grow continuously throughout their life. Rabbits vary in size and weight. A baby rabbit is called a kit, which is short for kitten.

A male rabbit is called a buck, and a female is called a doe. Rabbits are distinguished from the related hares in that they are altricial, having young that are born blind and hairless; many also live underground in burrows. . There are many other species of rabbit, and these, along with cottontails, pikas and hares make up the Order Lagomorpha.

There are seven different genera in the family classified as rabbits, including the European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), cottontail rabbits (genus Sylvilagus; 13 species), and the Amami Rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi, an endangered species on Amami Oshima, Japan). They are sometimes affectionately known as bunnies, especially by children. Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae, found in many parts of the world. 3 other genera in family, regarded as hares, not rabbits.

Central African Rabbit, Poelagus marjorita. Genus Poelagus