Thumps and Twitches

This passage explores how rabbits communicate using sounds, body language, and scents. Rabbits express emotions by thumping their feet, making gentle noises, or shifting ear and body positions. They also use scent glands to mark territory and let others know their presence. Rabbits communicate with humans too—through nudges, flops, and other gestures that show affection or stress.

Texts like this improve inferential reading and interpretation of nonverbal communication. Students build descriptive vocabulary and practice identifying specific details that reveal meaning. The passage enhances understanding of animal communication while strengthening students’ observation-based comprehension skills.