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european rabbit

/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈræbɪt/

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/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈræbɪt/B2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое роющее млекопитающее, родом из юго-западной Европы и северо-западной Африки, известное под научным названием Oryctolagus cuniculus, которое было широко интродуцировано на другие континенты и является предком большинства пород домашних кроликов.

A small, burrowing mammal native to southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa, known scientifically as Oryctolagus cuniculus, which has been widely introduced to other continents and is the ancestor of most domestic rabbit breeds.

  1. Common rabbit speciesB1formal

    A small mammal of the species Oryctolagus cuniculus, native to southwestern Europe and northwest Africa, known for its burrowing behavior and long ears.

    ruЕвропейский кролик

    • The European rabbit is the ancestor of most domestic rabbit breeds.
    • European rabbits dig extensive warren systems for shelter.
    • In some regions, the European rabbit is considered an invasive species.