THE ANIMALS

Dwarf Rabbit

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DWARF RABBIT

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Class

Mammals

 

Order

Lagomorphs

 

Family

Leporids

 

Origin

Comes from the miniature selection of domestic rabbit breeds

 

Diet

Herbivore

 

Curiosity

It has 28 teeth including 22 molars, 4 upper incisors and 2 lower incisors that continue to grow and must therefore wear down. It is particularly active at dusk and has very developed eyesight. It can live 6-8 years.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE - TEMPORARY CLOSURES

• Isola Madre: closed for the entire day on Saturday, August 30, 2025

Rocca di Angera: early closure on Sunday, August 31 and Friday, September 12, 2025 (castle closed at 4:30 PM, last entry at 3:30 PM)

• Isola Bella: Saturday, September 6, early closure for private event (ticket office and last entry at 12:00 PM, palace closed at 12:30 PM, garden at 1:00 PM)

 

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