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A rabbit will lunge or swat at you if they are being territorial or feeling scared. They will pull their ears back and bring their tail up as they make a quick lunge forward with their front feet. It will usually be accompanied by a growl, or possibly even a bite.
Ears apart along the rabbit’s back. When a rabbit lays flat on the ground with their ears spread wide on their back, the rabbit is taking a submissive position. They will do this more often around other rabbits than around humans, so you may not see this if you only have a single rabbit.
Wondering if your rabbit is happy, scared, or asking for attention? Recognizing the subtleties of rabbit body language can transform your interactions with your furry companion. From ear twitches that signal curiosity to tail thumps indicating alarm, each gesture has a meaning.
If your rabbit puts her ears back, tail up, and growls and lunges when you try to pet her, the message is entirely different from that of a rabbit who is sitting in a favorite corner at midday, ears at rest, front legs tucked (sometimes called meat-loaf position), eyes at half-mast.
In this illustrated guide, we’ll explore some of the most common rabbit body language cues so that you can better understand what your bunny is trying to tell you! The first cue to look for is whether a rabbit’s ears are upright or down.
This rabbit is standing tense with their body down and their weight towards the back. Their head is tilted upwards, their mouth is open and teeth visible. Their ears are held back and lowered, their tail is raised and their pupils are dilated.
Laid Back Ears. If your rabbit’s ears are laid back against their head, it can signify fear, aggression, or discomfort. This gesture often occurs when a rabbit feels threatened or stressed and may be a sign to give them space and reassurance; One Ear Up, One Ear Down. When a rabbit cocks one ear up and one ear down, it could indicate ...
