2007-10-31 14:09:54 · 21 answers · asked by masonv80 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No.
Rabbits are actually "crepuscular", meaning they are most active in the twilight hours of both sunrise and sunset.
This is because before becoming domesticated, rabbits evolved as a prey species for thousands of years. Evolutionarily it was safest for rabbits to leave the safety of their burrow and forrage for food in the transition between day and night when the light is dim. This is the time when nocturnal (night) predators such as owls can't see well because of too much light, and when diurnal (day) predators such as foxes, can't see well because it is too dark. Smart bunnies!
2007-10-31 14:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No Rabbits are crepuscular, which means they are most active at dawn and dusk. This can be 2-4 am Some rabbits may sleep in the day, but its just a nap. When rabbits see you they'll get excited and greet you. Some rabbits may wake up at night and scratch on the plastic cage bottom which is annoying and will make you wake up, but this is uncommon depending on you bunny. Rabbits ar NOT nocturnal.
2016-05-26 05:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Maybe. Because the rabbits and bunnies you have for pets mostly sleep, but the wild ones you'll see outside. Rabbits are nocturnal animals and most of their activity takes place at night.If your bun is an indoor rabbit and is keeping you up at night place the cage in another room where it won't disrupt anyone, ie. the laundry room.If your rabbit is housed outside the noise should not be an issue unless the hutch is located under a window. Again, if the noise is a problem, move the hutch. There is not much else you can do, it is their nature. Toys provided in the cage may help increase the activity in the day and if those increase the noise at night, remove the toys every evening.
Hope this helps!
2007-10-31 14:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Choco-Mocha♥ 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"Rabbits are generally nocturnal" sayeth the Wikipedia. I owned some rabbits in my youth, and they are pretty active at night.
2007-10-31 14:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by TexasTrev38 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not really, depends on the rabbits i find. mine are active all during the day and night eating and sleeping when they want and playing or lounging around for the rest of the time
2007-11-01 11:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tubbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually. But a pet rabbit gets use to its owners habits. Which means whenever the owner is awake so is the rabbit.
2007-10-31 14:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by Patti M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rabbits are actually "crepuscular", meaning they are most active in the twilight hours of both sunrise and sunset.
2007-10-31 14:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by Katie H 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No not really but they are more active around dawn and dusk - the rest of the time they tend to doze!
2007-11-01 03:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are but then again my rabbit is sometimes awake in the day.
2007-10-31 14:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. rabbits can be noctunal, you will see them around in the day but they are more alive at night when there is less danger
2007-11-01 07:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋