Your life starts. In the pet shop. Bunny Language Body Language— Thumping: A loud, sharp stomp of the hind leg warns other rabbits of danger or expresses severe annoyance. Binkying: A joyful, acrobatic twist-and-jump in the air, signaling pure happiness or playfulness. Flopping: Suddenly dropping onto their side or back indicates complete relaxation, comfort, and trust. Circling: Often a courtship behavior, this indicates sexual interest or a desire to play. Chin Rubbing (Chinning): Rabbits have scent glands under their chins, and they rub them on objects or other rabbits to mark territory, saying "This is mine". Nudging: Gentle nudges with the nose can mean "move aside" or act as an attention-seeking behavior. Ears: Ears held upright signal alertness, while flattened ears indicate either fear (if the body is tense) or extreme relaxation (if the body is loose). Licking/Grooming: A sign of affection and social bonding between rabbits. Sounds— Tooth Purring/Clicking: A soft grinding of the teeth when petted, indicating happiness and comfort. Grunting or Hissing: A sign of frustration, territoriality, or warning, usually from unspayed/unneutered rabbits. Honking: Often heard during courtship or high excitement. Screaming: Indicates extreme fear, pain, or distress. Other signals— Nose Wiggling: Fast wiggling often indicates the rabbit is stressed or overly excited, while slow, calm wiggling shows they are relaxed. Scent Marking: Beyond chinning, spraying urine or leaving droppings can mark territory and communicate with other rabbits, particularly for unneutered males.