Easter Animal Guide

Do you know why the animal symbol for Easter is a rabbit? (Trick question: It's actually a hare.) Or why chicks and lambs are also associated with Easter? Have you ever heard about the association roosters have with this holy holiday? If not, click on the links below to learn more about the Easter animals.

The Tale Of The Easter Rabbits

Rabbits Vs. Hares

Why Are Chicks An Easter Symbol?

Why Are Lambs A Symbol Of Easter?

Roosters And Easter

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Animal Facts - Rabbits & Vitamin D

Rabbits Vs. Hares

Though most people know him as the Easter bunny, this traditional originate with a hare. In the 18th century, German immigrants in Pennsylvania Dutch country began telling their children stories of the “Osterhas” or “Oschter Haws”, who would bring good children colored eggs as Easter gifts. In this case, “has” means “hare”.

Left: Hares, Right: Rabbits

So what’s the difference between a rabbit/bunny and a hare, you ask? Well, for starters, rabbits live underground in burrows and live in groups. Hares live in above ground nests, usually on their own.

Hares are generally bigger in size than rabbits, and have longer ears. Hares are also very fast-moving. And while rabbits have become common domesticated pets in America, hares are usually wild.

P.S. If you're a fan of rabbits, check out our great selection of stuffed and plush rabbits and bunnies!