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Understanding Bunny Body Language
Bunnies are small, gentle animals who can display various body language signals to indicate their feelings and emotions. Whether you're a bunny-owner or a wildlife enthusiast, learning to interpret these signals can help you understand bunnies better and prevent potential mishaps.
Signs of Stress
When bunnies are feeling scared or threatened, you may notice a few signs:
- Flattened ears with the tips pointing back
- Stiff posture with upright tail and tense hindquarters
- Baring teeth, lip-trembling, hissing, growling, or shivering
Signs of Aggression
Aggression between bunnies is a relatively rare phenomenon, but if you do notice it, it's important to know how to look out for aggressive body language:
- Upright ears with back or side-facing tips
- Flared nostrils and tall hair
- Forward-facing body posture with raised head
- Tapping or thumping with rear legs
- Vocal noises such as growling, hissing, and teeth-baring
Signs of Contentment
When a bunny is content and relaxed, it will typically display one or more of the following behaviors:
- Upright ears with the tips facing forward
- Soft eyes, relaxed whiskers, and quiet breathing
- Gently hopping around, exploring, and interactivity with humans
- Lying on the side or back, rolling around, and other playful behavior
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