When rabbits lay their ears down along their back, they are relaxing. Typically, you’ll notice this when the rabbit is loafing around or sprawled out to relax. The rabbit will put their ears against their back to indicate that they are very relaxed and don’t see any need to pay attention to their surroundings.

Ears Together Along the Rabbit’s Back When a rabbit’s ears are closely together along their back, this typically shows that they are content and happy. You might notice this position when your rabbit is resting or grooming themselves. This is a sign that they are at ease and feel secure in their environment.

When the ears are lying along the back, the rabbit is usually relaxed and content. The ears tend to be close together and look loose rather than rigid. Typically, the rabbit’s body language is also relaxed, which indicates that they feel safe.

The rabbit is communicating wariness about something behind or nearby. Both ears tilt backwards. Ears together along the rabbit’s back When a rabbit presses its ears back tight against its body, it is signaling fear or submission. The flattened ears demonstrate the rabbit is scared of something or someone.