Why did bunnies evolve to hop?

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What sort of selection pressure decides that jumping is good for species survival while running isn’t? Isn’t quadruped running just all around more energy efficient?

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Pet rabbit owner here. If you try to get a hold on one you would understand 😂

They can hop away from still position with extreme ease and force. They can zigzag run even in small spaces. And they can seriously kick.

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