http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit A clear example of all that's wrong with using Wiki as a source. Initially it seems pretty sound. But problems abound: "Animal rights activists have opposed animal experimentation for non-medical purposes" it maintains. This implies that AR activists don't oppose other kinds of experiment -but they very definitely do. A later contradiction of this statement is itself queried in the article There is also a very clear bias towards experimentation, no mention of how many rabbits are used, for instance, just how useful they are. Again: "Show rabbits is an increasingly popular wholesome activity for individuals and families. Showing rabbits helps to improve the vigor and physical characteristics of each breed through competitive selection". This is quite clearly just the opinion of the writer, but is presented as some kind of 'fact' about rabbits. There are many who would dispute both the wholesomeness of showing rabbits just for entertainment of the shower, and selective breeding which can result in horrendous deformation of rabbit characteristics and consequent medical problems for their bearer.
That's a bit of a rant for today. However, I did come across a new truth about rabbits - people use them for show-jumping! Bizarre and sad.
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