What Your Rabbit Is Trying to Say (Image: Canva)
Rabbits are cute little creatures who might seem quiet, but do you know they are constantly communicating? Yes, their complex language with their body movements, ear positions, sound and scent are the signs that they are talking. To know more, let’s dive into this fascinating science of rabbit communication!
Nose wiggling is how rabbits examine their environment. They twitch and wiggle their nose to check whether they are safe or in danger. Rabbits who are calm may not use their nose but the one who are curious, and alert will wiggle their nose very quickly.
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A gentle nose nudge by rabbits usually means ‘hey, pet me!’ or ‘let’s play!’. A rabbit may use nudging to assert dominance, subtly signaling to people or other rabbits to move out of their way or give them access to food or their preferred spot.
- Chinning or Chin- Marking
Rabbits use special scent which is under their chins to communicate. They rub their chin on objects, people, or areas to claim territory and leave their scent behind. This behavior is natural and helps them feel secure. Both male and female rabbits use this behavior to claim their turf.
If a rabbit’s ears pinned back, this is signal of either fear or relaxation, depending on the context. Their tense body language indicates that they are feeling threatened.
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If a rabbit’s ears are back and relaxed, it means they are resting and they feel calm and comfortable.
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Rabbit’s ears are their source of getting information. If their one ear is back it means they are listening to two directions at the same time.
How do we know that our rabbit is saying “no” to us? They say no by wagging their tails. Tail wagging is the signal they want to send to a human or other rabbit that they are not interested in playing or interacting at the moment.
If a rabbit lifts its tail up it means they are alert or irritated. This indicates that they are on high alert and ready to react.
Rabbits hold their tail down whenever they feel nervous. This is a sign of submission for rabbits whenever they feel intimidated.
Rabbits do feel happy and when they are happy, they run in circles. While running in circles, they create a happy sound known as “honk”. This is a key part of courtship behavior, even in spayed or neutered rabbits.
A “binky” is a joyful rabbit behavior where they jump, leap, or twist in the air, showcasing their happiness. A binky is often accompanied by playful running and hopping.
This complex language of rabbit communication is now easy and simple for you. Keep observing, and you will crack the code to what your bunny is communicating.
