mating calls of a holland lop

Question
Hello, I'm a sophmore in high school and I'm doing a term paper on Holland Lop Eared rabbits and I was wondering if you could help me out?? I was wondering what the mating call of a rabbit specificaly Holland Lop Eared rabbit sounds like because I've heard many things such as thumpping and screching and as of course I don't know what to belive??
Also I was worndering if you could send me some more information on Holland Lop Eared rabbits?? thank you soo much for your time.
      Sophmore in need of help

Answer
Hi Kiara,

Holland Lops are probably the most popular rabbit breed available.  Their small size and personality make them a lot of fun to have around.

I don't know that they really have a mating call.  Since rabbits are naturally prey animals, their primary function in life is to reproduce to keep the population up against predators.  Once males reach puberty, usually around 3 months old or so depending on breed...they are pretty much ready to make babies around the clock.  Females become sexually mature about 6 months old or so.  They are "induced ovulators".  That means they don't really have a "heat" cycle like dogs or cats.  They are fertile for all but a few days each month.  The can conceive at most anytime shortly after being mounted by a male.  While some rabbits can be vocal, I don't know of any noise they would make to attract the opposite sex.  The thumping is a univeral warning of danger to other rabbits....most of the time a predator is near or they think one is near.  A scream is an indication that a rabbit is in fear of it's life or the sign of extreme pain.

Here are a couple of sites you might find helpful.  Look them over and if you need more info, I have plenty more.

www.arba.net
www.rabbit.org

Randy