Rabbits have very thin, delicate skin that is covered with a fine layer of fur. The epidermis (the skin’s outermost layer) is thought to be only two cells thick – much thinner than human skin. The fur ...

It may surprise you to learn that several species of rabbits and hares are among the most endangered mammals on Earth. Out of 63 wild species, 22 are considered near threatened to critically ...

A 4-year-old, 2.7 kg, neutered male lop-eared Himalayan rabbit presented to a veterinarian for lethargy, inappetence, and wet, stained fur and skin on the hind limbs and abdomen (Fig. 1).