Why does a rabbit loudly stomp its hind legs: a note for owners of long-eared animals
Owners of domestic rabbits often encounter unusual behavior in their pets.
Eared animals beat and stamp their hind legs.
Let's figure out why rabbits do this.
Why do rabbits tap their hind legs?
The first and main reason is that the animal is afraid. Rabbits warn their relatives with loud sounds that danger is approaching.
Eared cats tap their hind legs when they see a cat, dog, person or any other large creature that they consider dangerous to themselves.
Rabbits also express their dissatisfaction with what is happening in this way.
If the rabbit is irritated or unhappy about something, then the stamping of its paws will be accompanied by growling.
The third possible reason is stress. A change of environment, new neighbors, different food - all this can make the animal nervous and thus show its anxiety.
Also, male rabbits often do this when they are looking for a female. The loud bangs are meant to attract the attention of the opposite sex.
