A growing body of evidence suggests that at least some species recognize death’s special nature. Quite possibly, none of these behaviors means that the animal is “aware” of death. A dolphin trying to keep a dead baby afloat may even suggest a lack of such awareness.

They found that natural causes of death (predation, disease, starvation), especially predation, were common among juvenile animals irrespective of their species’ typical adult body size. Although smaller animals exhibit the highest natural mortality rates, they are harder to monitor.

Animal populations have fallen by 60% since 1970, suggesting a sixth mass extinction of life on Earth is under way caused by the razing of wild areas, hunting and intensive farming. …

Not all deaths are painful, but many of them are and pain is part of the landscape of death—for humans and animals alike. We know that nonhuman animals feel pain and suffer from it, just as we do. This means that mil- lions of dogs suffer from untreated chronic pain that may last for years.

So, what foods can kill a rabbit? Sugary human foods such as candy and soda are harmful to rabbits. Bunnies should not eat chocolate, avocado, apple seeds, tomato plants, almonds, belladonna, foxglove, or wild carrots. Other dangerous foods include ragwort, wild peas, and bracken.

You most certainly can kill and eat a rabbit bought from a pet shop. Most rabbits sold at the pet shop will be only a few weeks old. They’ll be small for the obvious reason that they bond well if they’re young. That makes it illegal to eat though, since it isn’t intended for hunting.

That said, they tend not to like being touched on the ears, neck, feet, stomach or tail. Usually, my bunnies are most receptive to petting when they’re relaxing after a meal. So if your rabbit doesn’t appear interested in affection, wait until just after feeding time.

Good quality hay and/or grass, always available, should constitute the majority of rabbits’ diets. – Rabbits graze, naturally eating grass/other plants for long periods, mainly at dawn and dusk.

Wet grass refers to grass collected immediately after rain, or with dew is strictly forbidden to feed rabbits. Such grass decays very quickly and can cause disorders on rabbits with a delicate digestive tract. Moisture promotes the fermentation process, and the stomach may swell in some rabbits.

At four months you should begin reducing pellets, and if you are feeding a higher protein pellets changing over to adult pellets. If you’ve fed alfalfa, it’s also time to start decreasing this in favour of grass hay. Your rabbit should be on an adult ration by 6-7 months old.

What do Baby Bunnies Drink ? Young Rabbits (up to 8wks old) drink milk from their mothers. They may also start drinking water from their mom’s water bottle or bowl at about 3 to 4 weeks of age.