They do not fight, they groom one another for several minutes at a time, they lie down next to each other and snuggle and they romp about playfully together exploring their play area. Rabbits will nip one another when mating. Don't confuse this nipping with the harsh nipping involved in fighting. Rabbits will often mount each other as part of the bonding process. This act is a bid for dominance, with each rabbit asserting his or her status as the top rabbit.
Rabbits are fierce fighters and can seriously injure or kill each other in a matter of seconds.
Never leave two rabbits alone unless they have bonded with each other. The bond between rabbits can break, although this is rare. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .