A tale of two tails: Invasive rabbit species spreads in Maine while a native species is endangered

Eastern cottontails threaten Maine's native rabbits. Officials need your help to track sightings and protect New England ...
Center for Biological Diversity

Pygmy Rabbit One Step Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection

BOISE, Idaho— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the pygmy rabbit may warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act. The pygmy rabbit is the world’s smallest rabbit and is ...
The Conversation

In the Year of the Rabbit, spare a thought for all these wonderful endangered bunny species

What do you think when you hear the word “rabbit”? Does your mind conjure images of cartoon bunnies eating carrots? Or the fluffy tails and floppy ears of pet bunnies? Maybe you think about their ...

Invasive Eastern cottontail rabbits spreading into Maine, threatening native species

An invasive species of rabbit has been popping up in parts of Maine over the last several years.