Contemplative Bunny Photo by Masteruk (Own work)
I’ve observed this fun play at the Riparian on my morning walks over the past few months. Two rabbits face each other, then one hops straight up while the other one runs under it. The hopper turns midair and lands facing the other rabbit who turns almost immediately upon running under. They repeat this behavior taking turns on who hops and who runs. It’s a bit like watching popcorn popping when several pairs are hopping and running in the same general area.
This fun behavior seems to have ramped up with the cooler weather. I’ve wondered what it all means.
At first I thought it was some form of Bunny Jousting. Or perhaps it’s where the name of the popular wedding reception dance “The Bunny Hop” came from. (Could be.) But I did what any self-respecting blogger would and engaged in a bit of research before making a fool of myself online.
Turns out it’s part of the mating ritual between a male and a female. Looks fun!
Since my video attempts came out grainy and unclear, I’ve included video someone else shot of the same behavior.
Given the amount of such frolicking and the frequency of the hopping going on over at the Riparian a bumper crop of bunnies ought to make a huge showing in about a month.
Apparently there’s good reason for the anonymous saying, “Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.”
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(If you’re really into Bunnies and all their nuances, this website has more information than the average person would ever need or want to know. But if you’ve got a son working on his rabbit raising merit badge, it’d come in really handy.)
Kami's Beautiful Morning 
Very interesting
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