I know rabbits growl, but I don't know which animal did the nature intend to be intimidated by a growling rabbit.
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1Jimmy Carter Maybe– Journeyman Geek ♦Commented Jul 2, 2023 at 15:33
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1Does that depend on the exact rabbit species? I had a pet rabbit for years and I don't recall it ever making any sounds (at least not in a frequency range audible to humans).– quaragueCommented Jul 13, 2023 at 10:57
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@JourneymanGeekOnStrike I don't know much about American politics, but how is Jimmy Carter an animal?– FlatAssemblerCommented Jul 14, 2023 at 15:03
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1See the link - basically a wild rabbit decided to attack him.– Journeyman Geek ♦Commented Jul 14, 2023 at 15:13
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Rabbits do growl to other rabbits... This is my warren, you are a stranger, or this is my food because I am dominant, you will wait until I finished... Things like this– AllerleirauhCommented May 8 at 21:27
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I've owned pet rabbits for over a decade. My previous rabbits never growled. I adopted a lop rabbit about a year and a half ago who does grunt and growl. When she first came home she did this frequently and overtime she only does it occasionally.
I don't believe growling is towards a particular animal. I think it is a way certain rabbits issue a warning. In my pet's case when we first adopted her she would growl when food was being distributed or when she was surprised that we were coming in for a pet. I've learned that this is her way of communicating "get out of my way" when food is being put down or "I didn't give you permission to pet me" when being approached. I've learned to make sure she always sees me approaching and that I put my hand out in front of her so she's able to step away if she doesn't want pets. As long as I do that she does not growl. She's learned that her boundaries are respected and she isn't going to be pet if she doesn't want to be.
