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Rabbits
Rabbits are small herbivorous mammals in the family Leporidae, occasionally domesticated but usually wild. The rabbit often appears in folklore as the trickster archetype, and is also a symbol of fertility and spring. Rabbits are popular characters in children's fiction.
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Of course the rabbits must be killed, as they are good food for man, and the land would be overrun with them if they were not destroved; still we cannot but regret that putting them to death should give delight rather than pain. Dogs know no better than to take pleasure in worrying and killing the furry creatures that cannot defend themselves; but kind-hearted children will never enjoy such cruel sport. They would say, “You tell us the poor rabbits must be destroyed; but we have watched them fri
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― The Landseer series of picture books: containing sixteen coloured illustrations
― The Landseer series of picture books: containing sixteen coloured illustrations
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It would be difficult to identify an animal more universally admired than the rabbit. Maybe it’s that rabbits are ubiquitous in nature and yet somewhat mysterious—fully present while remaining mostly concealed. We respect their independence and resourcefulness. To see a rabbit or a hare (who are closely related to rabbits) in the wild, possibly nibbling on vegetation or hopping about with their mates, is to experience a moment of pure joy. For an instant, time stands still.
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― The Way of the Rabbit
― The Way of the Rabbit
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