Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Oryctolagus cuniculus 穴兔

Common name: European Rabbit

Scientific name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
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



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