What do bunnies, baskets, colored eggs, egg hunts and candies all have in common? Each of these traditional components of ...

One of the most well-known members of this group is the European rabbit. Out of 63 wild species, 22 are considered near threatened to critically endangered. These rabbits have plagued farmers for ...

The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory ...

To escape predators and raise their young, some species, such as the European rabbit, dig extensive tunnels or “warrens” in the ground. In North America, only two rabbits dig their own burrows ...

That's why you find their nests on the surface," McGrath continues, adding that the image of rabbits that can burrow enormous distances underground, like Bugs Bunny, is that of European hares ...

A new study from Aalborg University in Denmark reveals that European hares (Lepus europaeus) are not only surviving—but thriving—in urban environments. Using a combination of citizen science and ...

As farmland populations decline, European hares find unexpected sanctuary in the heart of Danish cities — thanks to biodiversity-friendly urban planning and innovative monitoring tools.

For generations, telling lighthearted Easter Bunny jokes has become a charming tradition among children. These silly gags are ...

Thirteen rabbit carcasses were found from Nov. 26 ... Yamada noted that the rabbits on the island are domesticated European rabbits. With few natural predators, such as Japanese weasels and ...

European hares (Lepus europaeus) exhibit unexpectedly high population densities—up to 40 individuals per km 2 —in Danish cities, surpassing typical rural levels.