“Bunny” is really more of a colloquial term for a cute, fuzzy young rabbit. Rabbit and hare are the two similar species in the lapidae family. Pet bunnies are almost always rabbits -the smaller, less precocious species. read more
Hares and rabbits are both in the family Leporidae, but they’re separate species. Both animals have long ears, powerful back legs, and a divided upper lip. But, hares are larger than rabbits. And, instead of creating burrows, hares make nests in the grass. The exposed nesting sites of hares hint at another big difference—when they’re born. read more