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  2. Rabbit - Wikipedia

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    The rabbit's hind limb (lateral view) includes muscles involved in the quadriceps and hamstrings. Rabbits have muscled hind legs that allow for maximum force, maneuverability, and acceleration that is divided into three main parts: foot, thigh, and leg. The hind limbs of a rabbit are an exaggerated feature.

  3. Leporidae - Wikipedia

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    Over the course of their evolution, this group has become increasingly adapted to lives of fast running and leaping. For example, Palaeolagus, an extinct rabbit from the Oligocene of North America, had shorter hind legs than modern forms (indicating it ran rather than hopped) though it was in most other respects quite rabbit-like. [11]

  4. Patagonian mara - Wikipedia

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    Maras stretch and sniff the soil and then sit upright with an arched back and the anogenital area flattened to the ground, [14] a process known as anal digging. [5] In addition, a male stands on his hind legs and urinates on a female's rump, to which the female responds by spraying a jet of urine backwards into the face of the male. [11]

  5. What your rabbit's body language is trying to tell you - AOL

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    Rabbit on bed sitting on its hind legs. As we mentioned earlier, a worried bunny may sit in a crouched position with their muscles tensed and ears flattened. A scared or anxious rabbit may also ...

  6. 32 things to consider before getting a rabbit - AOL

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    Petting and handling them (being sure to support their hind legs) will ensure they settle into their new environment and become well-adjusted rabbits. 16. They can be fearful of other pets

  7. Lagomorpha - Wikipedia

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    Rabbits and hares move by jumping, pushing off with their strong hind legs and using their forelimbs to soften the impact on landing. Pikas lack certain skeletal modifications present in leporids, such as a highly arched skull, an upright posture of the head, strong hind limbs and pelvic girdle, and long limbs. [19]

  8. Mountain cottontail - Wikipedia

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    The mountain cottontail is a small rabbit but its size is relatively large for the genus. Hind legs are long; the feet are densely covered with long hair. Ears are relatively short and rounded at the tips; the inner surfaces are noticeably haired. [2]

  9. French Lop - Wikipedia

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    The front legs are short and straight and the hind legs are carried parallel to the body. The French Lop has a dense, soft coat that comes in two colour varieties: solid and broken. Within these categories can be found a number of different colour variations, including agouti, black, chinchilla, and fawn.