Jack avoids toads and rabbits (7)

I believe the answer is:

natters

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'rabbits' is the definition.
(both can mean to talk excessively)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for natters that I've seen before include "Chatters" , "Talks idly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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