Memorable rabbits Part 18 Kai chan
9/28/26
Kai-chan was a rabbit of great presence on Ohkunoshima—rivaling even Matsuzaka-san—and was also known for his longevity. Having given birth to a vast number of offspring, she was a figure who could well be described as an empress.
Born at the beach, she was a female who nonetheless relocated to the area near the swimming pool. For Kai-chan—who defied typical rabbit behavior by establishing herself as the boss despite being female—such a move may well have been a perfectly natural course of action.
She possessed an unyielding spirit; she would ruthlessly intimidate anyone who crossed her and assert her right to eat first.
Kai-chan recognized her own name and would respond whenever it was called—a sign that, in all likelihood, many people had spoken to her.
In her final years, her Pasteurella infection worsened significantly; it was obvious to anyone that she was ill. Gradually, she stopped eating.
It must have been heartbreaking for those who knew Kai-chan when she was young to see her condition in those later years. Had she been living in a home, she surely could have lived at least another five years.
If a day ever comes when rabbits are managed in smaller numbers, will they finally be able to receive—at the very least—basic care?
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