How deep are rabbit burrows generally?

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Rabbit burrows are generally 70 to 80 cm deep, with a few reaching 110 cm; the exact depth depends on the rabbit breed and how soft the soil is. Because rabbits are burrowing animals, they naturally dig holes, and different holes serve different purposes, some for survival, some for giving birth, and some for escape.

In addition, one rabbit burrow often connects to several entrances, which helps the rabbit evade predators such as weasels; this is also the origin of the saying ‘a wily rabbit has three burrows.’

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