bunnens

Bunnens are a fictional species of small lagomorph-like mammals featured in fantasy literature and world-building. They are known for long ears, soft fur, and a social, burrow-based lifestyle. The term appears across several regional dialects in the imagined world.

Adults measure about 40 to 50 cm in length and weigh roughly 1.0 to 2.5 kg. They have long hind legs for rapid hopping, ears up to 10 cm, and a short, fluffy tail. Fur coloration ranges with season and locality, from pale browns to grays, with occasional darker morphs.

Bunnens inhabit temperate forests, meadows, and scrublands, often occupying extensive burrow systems called warrens. They favor areas with dense ground cover and access to water, and their ranges are described as widespread within the fictional continent of Eldara.

Ecology and behavior: they are herbivores feeding on grasses, forbs, roots, and bark. Bunnens live in cooperative groups, sharing burrows and foraging together. Communication includes vocalizations, scent marking, tail signaling, and alarm thumps to warn others of danger.

Reproduction and culture: breeding occurs in spring and summer, with litters of two to five young. Gestation lasts about 28 to 32 days. In the lore, bunnens appear in folklore and educational texts emphasizing ecology and social bonds.