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How long do indoor pet rabbits typically live?

8 to 12 years, and some reach 14 or even 16.

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  1. 8 to 12 years ✔
  2. 2 to 3 years
  3. About 20 years

Why: Rabbit.org Foundation says indoor house rabbits typically live 8 to 12 years, depending on size, breed and care. A rabbit a 9-year-old gets could still be around when that child finishes high school.

Huh, didn't know that: Wild rabbits often live only 1 to 2 years.

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Answer: 8 to 12 years. Rabbit.org Foundation says indoor house rabbits typically live 8 to 12 years, depending on size, breed and care. A rabbit a 9-year-old gets could still be around when that child finishes high school.

  1. How Long Do Rabbits Live? (Rabbit.org Foundation) rabbit.org/resources/how-long-do-rabbits-live
    Indoor house rabbits typically live 8-12 years, depending on their size, breed, and the quality of care they receive.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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