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Seasonality of auricular amputations in rabbits:
Abstract
This retrospective observational analysis hypothesizes that an increase occurs in online reports and images of auricular amputations of confectionary rabbits during the spring. Using the online search engine Google, online content and visual portrayals of confectionary rabbit auricular amputations from 2012 to 2017 were identified and trended against seasonal variations. To determine incidence, commercial availability of chocolate rabbits in retail facilities were assayed. A statistically significant increase in mention of rabbit auricular amputations occurred during the spring. Mapping techniques showed the annual peak incidence for 2012 to 2017 to be near Easter for each year studied. Human adults and children appear to be wholly responsible for the reports of rabbit auricular amputations. Reconstructive techniques are dependent on the percentage of auricular defect. Laryngoscope, 127:773–775, 2017
This report, available in full at the link provided above, is well worth a read.
Has RFC 1149 — A Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams on Avian Carriers — finally met its match?
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Monday April 10 2017, @12:04PM (3 children)
Uhhhh - no, why? What do rabbits have to do with April Fool's Day? You may see a couple brown or white rabbits here and there on April 1st, but most are still hibernating on the 1st.
(Score: 1) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Monday April 10 2017, @11:35PM (2 children)
The rabbits around here change from white to brown in the spring (vice versa in the fall). I don't think they bother hibernating.
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Tuesday April 11 2017, @01:15AM
Oh, THOSE rabbits. The rabbits in the article are hibernators. They lay around in warehouses sleeping in perfect climate control. ;^)
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday April 11 2017, @04:48AM
Chocolate bunnies change from brown to beige in the freezer.