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How Long Does a Rabbit Live?
Here are a few facts about rabbit longevity and life spans:
- Spayed or neutered house rabbits generally live 8 to 12 years.
- According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the oldest rabbit in the world lived to the age of 18.
- Larger rabbits generally have shorter lifespans than dwarf rabbits.
- Purebred rabbits generally have shorter lifespans than mixed breeds.
- An unspayed female rabbit is at very high risk for cancer.
- Outdoor rabbits have (on average) a much shorter lifespan because of the many risks and hazards associated with living outdoors.
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