Wild bunnies in the Americas have the same long ears and fluffy tails as pet rabbits, but the two types of rabbits are not closely related. Although different species of rabbits and hares are ...

Reporter Few domesticated animals have flourished as well as rabbits have when reintroduced into the wild—a phenomenon that has often had economic and ecological consequences. And now a team of ...

When domesticated rabbit breeds return to the wild and feralise, they do not simply revert to their wild form – they experience distinct, novel anatomical changes. Originally bred for meat and fur, ...

Rabbits were raised for over a thousand years in Mexico without becoming domesticated. A new study finds that their solitary lifestyle and greater species diversity made domestication unlikely.

Background: Rabbits are common companion animals in many European countries. Rabbit-assisted interventions in primary schools are suitable for decreasing the anxiety levels of children, which may ...

Emma Sherratt works for University of Adelaide, is an Honorary Researcher at the South Australian Musueum, and receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is a member of the World ...