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Oryctolagus cuniculus
Adult male rabbits grazing in the grounds of my old grammar school.
School grounds
The European rabbit or common rabbit is a species of rabbit native to southwestern Europe and northwest Africa. It has been widely introduced elsewhere, often with devastating effects on local biodiversity. However, its decline in its native range (caused by the diseases myxomatosis and rabbit calicivirus, as well as overhunting and habitat loss), has caused the decline of its highly dependent predators, the Iberian lynx and the Spanish imperial eagle. It is known as an invasive species because it has been introduced to countries on all continents with the exception of Antarctica and sub-Saharan Africa, and caused many problems within the environment and ecosystems. Australia has the most problems with European rabbits, due to the lack of natural predators there. Wikipedia.
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Thanks Tamar!
Hema, only a nice feeling because I no longer have to go there! :)
All domestic (pet) rabbits are descended from the European Rabbit, as well. Nice series, Karen.
That is a special feeling ,to revisit School grounds!!
Thanks Hema and outsidegirl!
Wabbit.
nice rabbit!