International Rabbit Day
About International Rabbit Day
When is International Rabbit Day? This holiday is observed on the Fourth Saturday in September
Rabbits are found all over the world. International Rabbit Day seeks to protect rabbits as both pets and in the wild. Yet, not everyone loves them. While kids and even adults love their little bunny pets, farmers, gardeners, and even many homeowners see them as pests that eat their hard-earned crops and flowers. And, in many countries, they are a source of food to some people, too.
Animal rights groups and humane societies are active promoters of this special day. Their objectives are to promote healthy, caring environments for rabbits that are raised as pets, and those living in the wild. They also seek to stop the use of rabbit furs and the use of rabbits on restaurant menus. While the main objective of this holiday began with compassion for bunnies in the wild, we also use this holiday to celebrate allow of the famous rabbits, bunnies, and hares in movies, advertising, children’s stories, and other venues. For example, how could you possibly celebrate this holiday without at least thinking about Bugs Bunny and Peter Cottontail!? Surely, International Rabbit Day would not be the same without them.
Did you know? Worldwide, rabbits are the third most popular pet, behind dogs and cats.
Famous Hares
All in all, there are many famous bunnies and hears. Generally, many of them are from children’s movies and stories. Do you know them all?
The Easter Bunny
The Cadbury Bunny – He promotes Cadbury eggs at Easter time.
Trix Cereal Bunny
Peter Cottontail – He hops around the bunny trail.
Bugs Bunny – What’s up, Doc!?
Brer Rabbit
The Energizer Bunny – He keeps going, and going, and…..
The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.
The Hare from the children’s story The Hare and the Tortoise.
Roger Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit“.
Peter Rabbit
Thumper from Bambi.
Harvey – He is a star from the movie “Harvey (1950).
How to Celebrate International Rabbit Day
Without a doubt, if you celebrate this holiday, you are a bunny lover. Celebrate this special with your pet bunny.
- Learn a little more about rabbits and how to properly care for their needs.
- If you don’t have a pet, maybe today is the day to get a pet bunny!
- Support animal rights organizations.
Rabbit Trivia and Fun Facts
Here are some interesting and fun facts about bunnies. After you read them, make sure to tell them to others during International Rabbit Day.
- They lick each other as a sign of affection
- They can turn their ears 180 degrees. Can you!?
- They are exceptional jumpers and can jump up to 2 feet high.
- They sleep with their eyes open.
- As pets they can be liter trained.
- Rabbits live 8 to 12 years.
- Their teeth never stop growing.
- They live in groups in an underground home called a “warren”.
- A few carrots are good for them. A lot of carrots are not.
- Bunnies and Hares belong to different species of the same family.
Today's Quote
“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” – – Mother Teresa
History and Origin of International Rabbit Day
This event appears to have originated in the UK. Its popularity quickly multiplied (like rabbits!), spreading first to Australia, and then on to the rest of the world.
Most internet websites point to an organization called “Rabbit Charity” in the United Kingdom, as the originator of this special day. Unfortunately, the website for this group has gone dark, so we have been unable to contact them to find more information about the origin of this day.
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