Species: Cybunny

Cybunny Facts

Pronounced: SIGH-bun-ee

Discovered: 10th July 2000

Species Day: 27th April

Native Land: Terror Mountain

The Cybunny is a furry Neopet and a quadruped, meaning it walks (or, in this pet's case, bounds) on four paws. Its most noticeable features are its large ears and the ruff of fur around its neck. It has a small, fluffy tail and large, strong hind paws. At around 30cm, it is one of the smaller Neopets.

While Cybunnies enjoy snacking on plants, they originate in the colder regions of Neopia, where their fur keeps them nice and warm. The white coat found on many varieties of Cybunny may have originally been a primitive camouflage against the snow. Having colder areas as a natural habitat may explain why Cybunnies are especially fond of winter root vegetables like carrots. They are playful creatures who like to bound and jump around.

The Cybunny was first made createable on the 10th day of Swimming, Year Two (known outside Neopia as July 10th, 2000), although one member of the species, the Easter Cybunny, had been seen around the site as early as April of that year. Its name was probably a combination of the words "bunny" (a childish term for a rabbit) and "cyberspace" (a popular name for the Internet in those days).

Cybunnies have remained one of the most popular Limited Edition Neopets on the site, with many players waiting anxiously for their chance to create one on Cybunny Day, though they can also be obtained from the Lab Ray or with morphing potions. The basic appearance of this lovable pet has not changed much over the years, but it has been fluffed out in several places and detail has been added, especially to the ears and eyes.

Old Cybunny

A Few Famous Cybunnies

Cylara is a school-age Cybunny, who was enjoying a nice trip to the Virtupets space station when she was suddenly caught up in an attempted invasion by Dr. Sloth. Her subsequent brave efforts to free the station from Sloth's forces have gone down in history. She also features in the games Moon Rock Rampage, Escape to Kreludor and Time Tunnel, though the adventures depicted there seem to have little connection to her actual achievements.
Lulu is the younger cousin of AAA, the Gamesmaster. She has a fondness for pretty trinkets and likes designing and collecting Neocash items.
Princess Lunara is the daughter of the Emperor of Shenkuu. She is beautiful and well-respected, but sometimes finds the life of a princess to be lonely and dull. You can track her down in the Search for Princess Lunara game.
Sasha is known in Altadorian legend for her optimism and undefeatable spirit, as well as her talents for music and dance. Known as the Dancer, she is one of Altador's twelve protectors and has a statue in the Hall of Heroes.
Scout is a brave member of the secret Virtupets resistance against Dr. Sloth. Her efforts helped to protect the Space Station in the Return of Sloth plot.