Rabbits Can See Behind Them

Perhaps you've noticed that rabbits have enormous eyes. But unlike most creatures we're accustomed to seeing, rabbits have a considerably higher proportion of their eyeballs on the sides of their heads than they have on the front. When these two characteristics are combined, rabbits have a very wide field of vision.

Rabbits are able to see everything around them without even turning their heads. This entails being able to spot any predators that may be approaching from behind. In reality, a rabbit's field of vision spans nearly 360 degrees, including the space above it. There is just one blind spot for them, and it is right in front of their nose. Fortunately, a rabbit's keen nose and whiskers enable them to discern what is in front of them.

If you own a lop rabbit, you might be curious as to whether they can see behind things. Do their ears not obstruct the view? The rabbit cannot see behind them because of the way their lop ears hang down the sides of their heads. This is a major factor in the rarity of lop rabbits in the wild. They are less adept at seeing predators lurking in the shadows. Primarily due to domestic breeding, lop rabbits have long, floppy ears today.