ANS 282 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Peristalsis, Pasteurellosis, Cecum
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Rabbits are one of the largest members of the rodent family: true, false. Like rodent teeth, rabbit teeth are open-rooted: this means they are continuously growing, they are worn down by abrasion of foods or grinding against opposing teeth. Uses of domestic rabbits: white meat; low in cholesterol, fat, sodium and fiber; high in protein. Easily chewed & digested: fur & pelts, angora fur. Laboratory testing: antibody production, aids research, cosmetic testing, pets: primary use in u. s. Rabbits as pets: cons: there are some negatives of rabbits as pets, powerful rear legs can kick and inflict severe scratches with rear feet. Rabbit communication: one way rabbits communicate using sound is to thump their feet. When a rabbit thumps, it is : defending its territory from rival males, announcing she is ready to mate, calling the kits home to be nursed, afraid of something, announcing it is about to attack aggressively.
