"Watership Down" is a novel by Richard Adams that follows a group of rabbits seeking a new home after one of them, Fiver, has a vision of impending danger. The story centers on Hazel, Fiver's brother, who leads the group on their journey to find safety and freedom. As they travel, the rabbits encounter various challenges and other rabbit communities, including the oppressive Efrafa led by the tyrannical General Woundwort. The novel explores themes of survival, leadership, and the importance of community, while also delving into the rabbits' unique culture and language.