Why do rabbits thump?

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Why do rabbits thump?

2007-09-04 16:29:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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They thump when alarmed, to warn other rabbits and maybe startle the "enemy." I have seen and heard this; the rabbit gives a single thump and runs away.

2007-09-04 16:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Because Thumper had to be called Thumper for a reason (and it looks cute in a cartoon)

2007-09-04 17:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by fartjuice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Because Walt Disney thought it was cool.

2007-09-04 16:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋

They don't...

2007-09-04 16:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Ratchet 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋