Domestic rabbit owners may need to find an exotic veterinarian, as many regular vets do not treat rabbits. For wild rabbits, she advises never attempting to care for one without a license.

Domestic rabbits lack the survival skills necessary for life in the wild, and releasing them can be detrimental to both the rabbit and the local ecosystem. So, the next time you see a rabbit ...

Why did Austin's rabbit release cause such a population ... understand the importance of preventing domestic animals from being released into the wild," Andersson said. "This project has helped ...

That might explain why rabbits in Australia, a continent now overrun with wild bunnies, didn’t immediately take over when domestic rabbits were first introduced. The rabbit population surged ...

For years, scientists have tried to understand what allowed domestic animals, like rabbits, to thrive in the wild. A previous study on the rabbit colonization of Australia found that Englishman ...

ODA and ODFW ask the public to report rabbit mortalities to track the virus's presence and movement. Call 503-986-4711 to report domestic or feral (domestic animals that escaped into the wild or ...

The oldest recorded domestic rabbit lived to be 18 years and 10 months ... Domestic rabbits tend to live longer than their wild counterparts. Wild rabbits have an average lifespan of one to ...

WSDA said that due to the contagious and extremely infectious nature of this virus, vaccination is critical for disease control to protect our domestic and wild rabbit populations alike.

These are another breed of domestic rabbit, but often weigh between 4 and ... adaptations they’ve kept from their wild ancestors. Their bodies are arch-shaped, and they have rounded tails.

Officials are also asking the public to help track the viral disease by reporting any sudden rabbit deaths — whether domestic, feral or wild. Those who suspect cases of the virus in pet rabbits ...

To report the death of wild rabbits, contact ODFW by calling ... about Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. The agency says domestic rabbit owners should contact their veterinarian for more information ...