Here's Hopping for Rabbits (and Bunnies)

 

Easter often features rabbits. Why? What else characterizes rabbits and bunnies? Are they wild or domestic? Find these and other answers in the following online activities. Now hop to it!

 

CONNECT:

• Why are rabbits symbols of Easter? Get the answer at https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/news-blogs/a-vets-life/what-does-a-rabbit-have-do-easter
• Bunnies are very popular, but also misunderstood. Get the facts about rabbits at https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/rabbit/wellbeing-and-care/facts-about-rabbits
• Did you know that there are over 40 rabbit breeds to keep as pets? See the details at https://www.thesprucepets.com/rabbit-breeds-1237186

 

CREATE:

• Create a trivia or true/false game using this long list of rabbit facts: https://vetsonparker.com.au/kids-corner/fun-rabbit-facts/
• Try one or more of these fun bunny activities for kids at https://childcarelounge.com/pages/easter-bunny-theme-ideas?srsltid=AfmBOopGQppoetdk8slJwgh13vXBBJ3K2oyHLjot5PU3f8XLFkts84P6
• Play like a rabbit by using the ideas at https://tinkergarten.com/activities/play-like-rabbits-11d3a028-b06f-46f5-a4da-fb47f58da036

 

CARE:

• Too often rabbits are given as Easter gifts, and that’s not always a good idea.   See why -- and what you can do about it at https://houserabbit.org/updates/easter-2025
• Watch the pros and cons of rabbits at https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4fQHPzPYOtw
• If you do want a bunny, considering adopting one through a rabbit rescue group as this one: https://www.savesomebunny.org/
• Wishing for a rabbit as a pet? Get the details on rabbit pet care at https://www.northwoodanimal.com/rabbits/
• Do you have a rabbit? If so, watch this video on how to find a rabbit veterinarian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NCA9LrgExo
• Watch these fun activities FOR rabbits at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV8YtI7-y8o

 

CAREERS:

Do you want to hop to a bunny-oriented career? You could be a rabbit breeder, caretaker, veterinarian, scientist, pet store staff, meat producer, cook, or clothing producer.  Explore some possibilities below.

• https://arba.net/rabbit-showmanship-with-caleb-bell-2/
• Finding a rabbit veterinarian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NCA9LrgExo

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We often associate rabbit with spring and Easter. What about the rest of the year? Get a fuller picture of rabbits in doing these activities. Now hop on it!

CONNECT:

• Rabbits originated in southwest Europe and northwest Africa
• What’s the origin of the Easter bunny? Watch this video to see the answer: http://time.com/3767518/easter-bunny-origins-history/
• Rabbits are an important part of the ecosystem. Learn about their habits from the BBC’s videos: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/European_Rabbit
• Experience the world of Beatrix Potter: the creator of Peter Rabbit at https://www.peterrabbit.com/
• The idea of a rabbit’s foot being lucky is worldwide – and has a long history. Not so lucky for the rabbit.  Get the inside story at http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/12/rabbits-foot-considered-lucky/

CREATE:

• Create a trivia fact game based on these fun facts about rabbits: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/rabbit.html
• Here's a family-friendly version of Welsh Rarebit (or Rabbit) to cook with or for the kids! The name supposedly comes from the fact that if poachers failed to catch a rabbit, all that there was for tea was bread and cheese! https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/welsh-rarebit
• Try making some of these cute bunny crafts: https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/bunny-crafts-and-how-to-make-them
• Hop like a bunny – and do other preschool rabbit-themed activities at https://www.educatall.com/page/459/Rabbits.html

CARE:

• Learn how to take care of a pet rabbit at: https://rabbit.org/faq-children-and-rabbits/
• Your bunny likes to play games too; try some at http://myhouserabbit.com/rabbit-behavior/playing-with-your-pet-bunny/
•  Bunnies can be cute, but they can also be harmful (not on purpose, of course). Here are some tips about child safety and health around pet rabbits: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/child/childsafety/rabbits.html
• You may have heard about rabbits having lots of babies. But 30% of rabbit species are endangered. Learn about two of those endangered species at https://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/library/field/amami-rabbit.html and https://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/library/field/volcano-rabbit.html

CAREERS:

The most obvious bunny-loving career is being a veterinarian.  But you could also be an artist (including making bunny faces), chef (bunny-shaped cakes), or even a party entertainer in a bunny costume. Hop to it!

• https://www.mspca.org/pet_resources/rabbit-health-and-veterinary-care/
• Here’s a fun challenge: finding bunny-related jobs such as rabbit rescuing: http://www.onedayonejob.com/jobs/rabbit-rescue/