"Rabbits dig burrows and hide in them to protect themselves and their young from predators in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Include a range map and a "Build Like a Rabbit" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--

Text and photographs describe rabbits and the burrows in which they build, live, and raise their young bunnies.

Burrows play an important part in the life of a rabbit. A burrow provides a place to live, a place to raise baby rabbits, and a place to stay safe from predators. This volume, which was written to support elementary science curricula, examines the role a burrow plays in the survival of a warren, and how that in turn helps rabbits contribute to ecosystems around the world. The text’s age-appropriate, science-rich content focuses on rabbit behavior and encourages readers to draw connections between what they learn in science class and what they see outside. This text is complemented by diagrams, fact boxes, and engaging images.

A beehive looks neat from the outside, but have you ever wondered how those busy bees built it? From bird nests to beehives, this illustrated narrative nonfiction series explains how animals use their special skills to make a home that fits their needs. Range maps show where each animal lives and a hands-on activity in each book encourages kids to try the animals' building techniques for themselves. Rabbits dig burrows and hide in them to protect themselves and their young from predators in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like a Rabbit" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources.

While rabbits are well-known for being cute and fuzzy creatures, they can also be very difficult to care for. Whether you’re an experienced rabbit farmer or building your first hutch for a pet bunny, The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver has answers to all of your most pressing questions. In a handy question-and-answer format Karen Patry expertly addresses every aspect of rabbit care, including housing, feeding, breeding, kindling, health, and behavior. This informative, easy-to-use guide has reliable, humane solutions that will keep your animals healthy and happy.

Not all rabbits build a burrow, but when they do they can create colonies of impressive size. This book for young students illustrates the parts of a burrow and how they are linked into a warren. It also shows the ways in which a female rabbit, called a doe, builds a nest that will keep her kits protected and warm.

This book is a continuation of the series of monographs on different orders of mammals. This volume is devoted to the description of the order Lagomorpha, which is represented by two extant familiesLeporidae and Ochotonidae. All descriptions of groups and species are given according to the scheme followed in the preceding volumes of the series. Pal