How long do rabbits live?

Rabbits, popularly referred to as bunnies are found in many parts of the world. They are found in the wild and can be domesticated as well. Since they find food from preying, they are equipped with very long ears that help them sense when a prey is around. They also have strong legs to enable them to run quickly. Thanks to their famous two large teeth in the front, they are used to nickname people with large teeth. It is an animal that is found as characters in cartoons and movies, with Roger Rabbit as one of the famous characters.

Rabbits can live as long as twelve years or as short as eight years if they do not have any diseases or ailments. Their life span varies on a number of factors. The rabbits that are of pure breed have short lifespan. The ones that are of mixed breed manage to survive longer since they have a higher immunity level. Some breeds also live longer than others. Their lifespan also depends on their size. A rabbit that is large in size live for fewer years than one that is smaller. The longest that a rabbit has survived for is eighteen years.