The long-lost Omiltemi cottontail has been spotted on camera after more than a century, sparking hope for its conservation.

Some rabbits and hares are habitat specialists, unable to live anywhere but in their native environment, which makes them very sensitive to habitat loss and climate change. For example ...

These rabbits seek out habitat on the fringes of open spaces, such as fields, meadows, and farms, but can adapt to other habitats—including those of humans. They browse at night on grasses and ...

Interesting rabbit facts aren’t hard to come by because bunnies are one of the most fascinating animals. For starters, did ...

as we explore the threats rabbits and hares face in the wild, from habitat loss to climate change. But it also shows why, even though their numbers are down, we shouldn’t count these important ...

“This is a great first step toward protecting the tiny but mighty pygmy rabbit and the habitat it needs to survive,” said Randi Spivak, public land policy director at the Center for Biological ...

Mass Wildlife is partnering with private landowners to create habitats for the native species, which is found in South ...

(WWLP) – Residents in areas of western Massachusetts have established new habitat growth on their property to provide a vital role for the New England cottontail, the only native rabbit in the ...

Years ago, when I lived in the coastal Maine town of York, my science class was involved in a New England cottontail project. These rabbits — the only rabbit species native to Maine and New ...