Preface tive mammalian type. Rabbit farming provides a valuable supplementary source of incom in the rural sector. The rising popularity of rabbits as pets has taken much of the veterin ry world by surprise. A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy is an essential prerequisite for the successful management of various disease condi. Structure and vision of rabbit External ears or pinna: At the top of the head are a pair of large, moveable trumpet-shaped external ears or pinnae. The lengthy pinnae can move in all directions to receive sound waves. When the rabbit is on alert and laid back on frightened and running, both pinnae remain upright. Anatomy and physiology of.
It is important to learn the external parts of a rabbit to be able to discuss with someone why you chose a certain rabbit or to understand where a certain part is when someone is talking with you about a rabbit.. Females that are ready to be fertilized (presence of ripe follicles) present changes of the external parts of female genitals (vulva): swelling and dark red to purple coloration. Female rabbits are then receptive to a male rabbit and accept to mate when their vulva is reddish/purple.