Over the next seventeen weeks we will be releasing our list of the world's seventeen most famous rabbits. Check back every Monday beginning February 20, 2006 as we break down the list starting at the bottom with number seventeen. At the conclusion of our list near the middle of June we will run a poll so that you can cast your vote for your favorite rabbit of all time.

#1 - Bugs Bunny

Bugs Bunny is one of the most loved rabbits of all time. His antics along with Elmer Fudd have made Bugs Bunny the world's most famous rabbit.

#2 - Br'er Rabbit

#3 - Peter Rabbit

#5 - Easter Bunny

Unlike Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny is somewhat of a vague character. Eeveryone tends to envision the Easter Bunny just a little bit differently.

#4 - Velveteen Rabbit

The velveteen rabbit is the wonderful children's story about a stuffed rabbit. The rabbit becomes real after it is loved by its owner.

#6 - Harvey

#7 - Trix Rabbit

The Trix rabbit is the cereal logo for Twix. He always tries to get the cereal but is told that Trix are for kids.

#8 - Roger Rabbit

#9 - The Energizer Bunny

#10 - Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh

#11 - Thumper

Thumper is the cute little bunny from Bambi. Even today children will often name their bunny Thumper.

#12 - The Hare (The Tortoise and the Hare)

#13 - The White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland

#14 - The Duracell Bunnies

The duracell bunny was the mascot for the copper top batteries. The bunny, operated by the batteries kept running, and running and running.

#15 - The Nesquik Bunny

#16 - Jack-a-lope

#17 - Little Bunny Foo Foo