When rabbits and hares are introduced to new areas: Factors to consider
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 18:07
in Biology & Nature
Throughout history, humans have deliberately translocated rabbits and hares (leporids) around the world, so they now occupy every continent (except Antarctica). A new Mammal Review article examines studies on the 12 leporid species that have been introduced by humans to areas beyond their native ranges, highlighting the animals' effects on the ecosystem at different levels.