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How fast can rabbits run?

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rabbit European rabbits (*Oryctolagus cuniculus*).

Rabbits are agile mammals that rely on quick, irregular movements to evade predators rather than simply outrunning them. Thanks to skeletal adaptations, including a strengthened pelvic girdle and long hind limbs, rabbits can reach speeds of up to 80 km (50 miles) per hour.1