Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Lothian, Scotland - April 2005

The rabbit was introduced to Britain by the Romans 2000 years ago and has since spread throughout the country and is present in all suitable habitat.

Lothian, Scotland - April 2005

Lancashire, England - March 2003

The population crashed dramatically 50 years ago when myxomatosis was introduced to control their numbers. At present, rabbit numbers are on the increase again due to increased immunity to myxomatosis among the survivors and an attenuation of the myxoma virus.

Pantanal, Brazil - August 2000