![]() ![]() Stories Rabbits Tell takes a comprehensive look at the rabbit as a wild animal, ancient symbol, pop culture icon, commercial “product” and domesticated pet. Indeed, the rabbit is the only animal that our culture adores as a pet, idolizes as a storybook hero and slaughters for commercial purposes. Ironically, it has also been one of the most misunderstood and abused. Revered as a symbol of fertility, sexuality, purity and childhood, beloved as a children’s pet and widely represented in the myths, art and collectibles of almost every culture, the rabbit is one of the most popular animals known to humans. This book says it all -it’s inspiring, like rabbits are. “Stories Rabbits Tell explains exactly why I will always have rabbits in my life -they’re playful, quick, frisky, sexy, clever, smart, childish, fearless, innocent, interesting, and inquisitive. Marinell Harriman, chair, House Rabbit Society It contributes to human awareness of the nature and position of rabbits and should be read by everyone who cares about animals of any kind.” ![]() This is an extraordinary book, long overdue and extremely informative. “No other book has depicted rabbit behavior in such a meaningful way, while pointing out incongruities in human thinking that allow such high or low regard for the same animal. ($7 per copy purchased through Leith goes to HRS!) A Natural and Cultural History of a Misunderstood Creature ![]()
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