Syvilagus palustris
- Rabbits undergo sexual reproduction
- Rabbits mature at different points throughout their lives depending upon the size of their breed
- For small breeds, it is typical for a rabbit to mature when it is around five months old
- For large breeds, it is typical for a rabbit to reproduce at around eight months old
- Rabbits undergo a loose ovulation cycle similar to that of humans, where they are only sexually prepared every 4-6 days
This is a picture of the male reproductive system for a rabbit. There are some unique points to take note of about the parts of this system. For example, the penis of a rabbit is delicate and can be taken out without much force after the rabbit is two months old. After about three months the two testes of a rabbit drop which are found in the scrotal sac which has little to no hair.
This is a picture of the female reproductive system for a rabbit. There are some unique points to take note of about the parts of this system. For example, as you can see is this picture the uterus of the rabbit is composed of two horns that are each attached to a cervix. Also, there is no uterine body that makes up the uterus, just horns attached to the cervix. The cervix then attaches to the vagina of the female rabbit.