The animal on August 15th is the rabbit. The details are as follows:
1. Rabbit introduction:
Rabbits belong to the family Lagomorpha and are herbivorous. Vertebrates, with longitudinal clefts in the upper lip, larger eyeballs, eye color varies with species, larger upright or drooping ears, most of which are one of the characteristics of the species, the whole body is covered with dense fur, the back is slightly curved in an arch shape, and the abdomen is soft The forelimbs are short, and the hind limbs are long and powerful, especially the hind feet. The skin is thin and the sweat glands are underdeveloped. There are only a few sweat glands on the lips.
Rabbits are widely distributed around the world and are mostly found in desert grasslands or woods. They are nocturnal and sleepy, very active at night, but quiet during the day, timid and easily frightened, with a docile temperament but poor gregariousness. Rabbits are herbivores, feeding on roots, stems and leaves of plants, and only eat the food they like. The natural lifespan of a rabbit is generally 4 to 9 years.
2. Animal value:
Rabbit has high medicinal value. Its meat has high protein, low fat, low cholesterol, nourishes yin and cools blood, nourishes qi, moisturizes and detoxifies. The effect of dispelling heat is known as the essence of meat.
Rabbits are widely used as experimental animals and play a unique role in the field of medical scientific research. In traditional Chinese culture, rabbits are animals that symbolize auspiciousness, as recorded in the ancient book "Rui Ying Tu". "Fu Ruizhi" of the Song Dynasty also lists white animals such as white rabbits as auspicious objects. In ancient China, our ancestors also believed that rabbits were a symbol of fertility.
3. Living habits:
Rabbit is a timid animal. Sudden noises from strangers and strange animals, such as cats and dogs, will panic it. During feeding and management, noises that cause rabbits to panic should be avoided as much as possible, and strangers, cats and dogs, etc. should be prohibited from entering the rabbit house.
The rabbit has keen hearing and a sensitive sense of smell, but it is timid and afraid of being frightened and is good at running. It is nocturnal and drowsy, very active at night, and quiet during the day. It has a docile temperament but poor gregariousness. Snorting means the rabbit feels threatened by something or some action. If your actions make the rabbit feel threatened, it may be bitten if you don't stop.