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Posted 5/15/2008. Speaking of small caged animals, you’ll be surprised to find out just how many different rabbit facts can be found online.  In fact, I was surprised to learn just how unique these furry little creatures are and they aren’t just for people who like the Easter Bunny!   Special Random Rabbit Facts from Petsit.com (http://www.petsit.com/content316309.html)   Rabbits need protection from not only extreme cold, but heat as well.   Ideal bedding materials for rabbits include straw, hay or newspapers. Wood shavings can cause medical problems if ingested.   Rabbits are very clean creatures and can be litter trained.   A rabbit can be literally scared to death. Always provide a hiding place for him to retreat should he feel threatened.   Bunnies are mischievous. Commons mishaps involve electrical cords, toilets, other pets, and toxic plants or household solutions.   Rabbits need daily exercise and interaction with humans.   You might witness your bunny eating his softer, more irregularly shaped stools. These droppings, called “cecotrophes,” are packed with vitamins and fiber and are necessary to the rabbit’s well-being.   Rabbits can easily break their backs if handled improperly. Use one hand to support his chest and the other to support your rabbit’s hind end. Bring him close to your body and allow him to bury his nose in the crook of your arm so he feels secure from falling.   Pet owners stated there were fewer drawbacks to owning rabbits than any of the other small animals. (APPMA)   Bunnies were cited as being the least noisy of the caged pets and they were ranked as the best stress relievers. (APPMA)   Rabbits are members of the order Lagomorpha and are often confused with another group of lagomorphs, the hares. Rabbits are born completely helpless, naked and blind, but hares come into the world covered with fur, are able to see, and can live independently only one hour after birth!