Rabbits, Bunnies, and Hares
What's the difference between a rabbit and a hare? Also, is rabbit synonymous with bunny?
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html Rabbit and hare are biological terms. "Bunny" is a diminutive form. org/wiki/Diminutive
- html Rabbit and hare are biological terms.
- "Bunny" is a diminutive form.
- org/wiki/Diminutive
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Rabbit and hare are biological terms.
"Bunny" is a diminutive form. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diminutive
0"Rabbit" might (loosely) mean rabbit or hare. The American jackrabbit is actually a hare. "Hare" might (loosely) mean rabbit, as in the expression "harebrained." "Bunny" might (loosely) mean rabbit or hare - this is cutesy baby talk.
Biologically they are different species. The hare generally has longer ears, a longer, leaner body, and longer legs. It's a faster and more agile
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