In the Eastern Hemisphere rabbits are found in Europe, portions of Central and Southern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Sumatra, and Japan. Their natural geographic range in the Western Hemisphere encompasses the middle latitudes.
Rabbits are ground dwellers that live in environments ranging from desert to tropical forest and wetland. Learn more about what makes rabbits different from hares.
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