Do rabbits really use "language?"

Well, scientifically speaking, no. One of the primary characteristics of language is syntax. Syntax means that words are put together into phrases using ordering rules that affect meaning. It's part of grammar.

The scientific term for how rabbits communicate is "signaling." Signals don't necessarily have to be presented in a particular order. They can change meaning under different contexts, though, and that certainly is important in rabbit communication.

Nonscientifically speaking, though, a language can be any system of signs, signals and utterances that are used to communicate. Under that definition, anyone would agree that rabbits have a very sophisticated language for a non-human species.

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Heat Stroke in Rabbits

Heat stroke is most likely to affect rabbits that are housed in hutches at the bottom of the garden during a hot spell in the summer that have no shade. These hutches can quickly turn into ovens when temperatures soar.The symptoms of heat-stroke are that the rabbit will be flat on his belly, unable to move, with shallow breathing and his pulse very rapid and weak.You must act very quickly as the rabbit is very close to death. Soak a towel in cold water and wrap the rabbit in it, or get a bucket of cold water and sponge the rabbit down.

Please note that you must NEVER dunk the rabbit in a bucket of cold water, as this shock to the system could prove fatal! If you have an electric fan to hand, you can play it on the rabbit at top power.Recovery can be very quick. The rabbit will shakily try to get onto his feet and it should then be assisted and supported by your hands under his belly once he is up. At this point, the water treatment should stop, as it could go the other way and chill the rabbit.As soon as the rabbit is able to stand unaided, give the rabbit rehydration treatment.

Most rabbits that pull through this usually make a full recovery.Victoria Carey GBAR RVECP Rodentologist

Heat Stroke in Rabbits By: Victoria Carey

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