No child's play: Rabbits are a surprisingly exotic pet

Rabbits may seem soft and cuddly but they can be territorial and aggressive. Photo: 123rf.com

Rabbits are adorable. They have soft fur, big ears, round bodies and super cute fluffy little tails. They’re the picture-perfect pet. However, just after the Year of the Rabbit started, shelters were swamped with unwanted bunnies. Surprisingly, bunnies are a constant surrender at shelters, even in other years.

Curious about the phenomenon, we talked to three Malaysian bunny experts about the challenge of keeping these cute furries.