European Rabbit

Mainly nocturnal, the rabbit spends most of the day underground, emerging from the burrow at dusk. Because it has so many natural predators, it is constantly alert to danger. It pauses as it emerges from its burrow, twitching its nose to smell the air for the scent of predators. It never strays far from the safety of its burrow.

European rabbits use a variety of noises and behavior in order to communicate. Here is a list of their commuincation techniques.
Clucking – sounds a little like hiccups. This is a happy, contented sound – likely to be heard when they are sleeping.
Growling – Similar to a dog – growling means it is feeling threatened and is either angry or frightened.
Hissing – This sound is used to communicate anger.
Loud squealing or screaming – this is a sign that the rabbit is in extreme pain and distress.
Gentle teeth grinding – a sign of a happy and contented rabbit.
Loud teeth grinding – this often signifies pain.
Licking – The rabbit is showing affection. It’s very common when they are groomed, and shows that they are enjoying it.
Binkying – also known as full of the joys of spring! Running, leaping, twisting – rabbit is simply happy to be alive.
Thumping – rabbits thump their back legs for various reasons. It might be scared, angry or warning of danger.
Chinning – Rabbits have glands beneath their chin, so by rubbing their chin they are marking their territory. The scent is not able to be smelt by humans.

Rabbits bred continually. Litters of five or more rabbits are produced after a short gestation. within hours of giving birth, the female (or doe) will mate again. She can produce up to seven litters a year.

Rabbits are herbivorous (plant eating) and feed mainly on grass, clover, and selected herbs. In winter, when vegetation is scarce, they eat the bark of trees.