Common name: European Rabbit
Scientific name: Oryctolagus cuniculus 穴兔
Genus: Oryctolagus 穴兔屬
Family: Leporidae 兔科, rabbits and hares family
Order: Lagomorpha 兔形目
Remarks:
Status: It originates from Spain and Portugal and was introduced to UK by the Normans, initially kept in warrens for food and fur. It became widespread from about 1750. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN. It is an offence to release or allow to escape into the wild.
Date: 30th May
