| Latin Name |
Poelagus marjorita |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Grey/Brown |
| Length |
44 - 50 cms (17 - 20 inches) |
| Tail |
4 - 5 cms (1.6 - 2 inches) |
| Weight |
2 - 3 Kgs (4.4 - 8.8 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 4 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Bunyoro Rabbits have a body length between 44 and 50 cms (17 - 20 inches), a tail length between 4 and 5 cms (1.6 - 2 inches) and they weigh between 2 and 3 kgs (4.4 - 8.8 lbs). They are grey brown in colour with a pale coloured underside.
Habitat
Bunyoro Rabbits can be found in the low grasslands and scrublands of Africa.
Diet
Bunyoro Rabbits feed on grasses, tubers, forbs and shrubs.
Breeding
Bunyoro Rabbits breed throughout they year and they will produce several litters annually. After a gestation period of 28 - 40 days, they will give birth to an average of 2 young, but they can have up to 4 young per litter.
The youngsters are weaned at 3 - 6 weeks and they reach sexual maturity at 3 months old.
Predators
Predators of the Bunyoro Rabbit include cats, genets, baboons, birds of prey and owls.
Subspecies
There are no recognized subspecies of the Bunyoro Rabbit.
Interesting Facts
Bunyoro Rabbits are also known as:
Central African Rabbit
Similar Animals
European Rabbit
Riverine Rabbit
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