Every pet has its own special way of showing happiness.
Dogs wag their tails. Cats purr. And rabbits?
Sometimes they simply tip over.
An adorable Holland Lop named Teddy is winning hearts online after his owner caught him appearing to practice one of the cutest behaviors in the bunny world — the famous rabbit “flop.”
Teddy’s owner shared the sweet moment on TikTok on September 29, showing the little bunny dramatically rolling onto his side and settling into an impressively relaxed position.
For anyone unfamiliar with rabbits, the move can look surprisingly dramatic.
One moment Teddy is sitting normally. The next, he suddenly tumbles sideways with his paws relaxed and his little body completely stretched out.
But there was no reason to worry.
Rabbit experts say flopping is generally a very good sign.
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When a bunny suddenly drops onto its side, it usually means the animal feels safe, comfortable and relaxed enough to completely let its guard down.
That makes Teddy’s dramatic little maneuver even sweeter.
His owner appeared slightly unsure about his technique and gently helped him upright, but Teddy seemed almost confused by the interruption.
Viewers quickly jumped into the comments to defend his performance.
“Wait, he did so good. What are you talking about?” one person wrote.
Another rabbit owner explained that the dramatic flop was exactly the sort of behavior happy rabbits can display when they are feeling especially comfortable.
And Teddy certainly committed to it.
His floppy paws, exaggerated roll and completely relaxed posture made the whole thing look almost theatrical.
Rabbit body language can be surprisingly expressive once owners learn what to watch for.
A happy rabbit may perform energetic jumps known as “binkies,” stretch out comfortably on the floor, gently chatter its teeth or suddenly flop onto its side.
Those behaviors can help owners understand when their bunny feels secure in its surroundings.
There is one important difference, though.
A rabbit choosing to flop over on its own is normal. Owners should not intentionally roll rabbits onto their backs and hold them there, since that can trigger a fear response sometimes called “trancing.”
Teddy, however, clearly needed no assistance finding the perfect lounging position.
Whether he was truly “learning” how to flop or simply discovering how comfortable it feels, his first attempt looked pretty convincing.
And judging by the comments, the internet agrees.