MAMMALS

RABBITS

Rabbits were introduced to Britain in the 12th Century from the Iberian Peninsula by the Normans, becoming widespread from the mid-1700s. They feed on grass, grazing mainly at night close to the warren. A warren is an underground network of interconnecting burrows. Entrances are usually 10-50cm wide and located on sloping land with a short run in front of the hole. This enables the rabbits to see forward and makes it harder for predators to attack from the sides. April to June is the main breeding season. A male is called a Buck, a female is known as a Doe, and the young are Kittens.