How do rabbits reproduce?

Rabbits reproduce through sexual reproduction. During the mating season, male rabbits, known as bucks, compete for the attention of female rabbits, known as does, through courtship behaviours like chasing, mounting, and vocalisations. If a doe accepts a buck's advances, mating occurs, with the buck transferring sperm to the doe's reproductive tract. Fertilisation happens internally, with the sperm fertilising the eggs released by the doe. The doe's pregnancy lasts around 31 to 33 days, during which the fertilised eggs develop into embryos. After the gestation period, the doe gives birth to a litter of kits, typically consisting of 2 to 12 babies. The doe takes care of her kits by nursing, keeping them warm, and grooming them. After about four to five weeks, the kits are weaned off their mother's milk and begin eating solid food, becoming more independent. Rabbits reach sexual maturity at different ages depending on breed and individual development, with bucks usually maturing faster than does. Once sexually mature, rabbits can reproduce and continue the cycle. It should be noted that domesticated rabbits can reproduce year-round, unlike some wild rabbits with specific breeding seasons.