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Ray Wilson
Bird & Wildlife Photography
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Rabbit
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Oryctolagus cuniculus
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Lothian, Scotland - April 2005
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| 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. |
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Lothian, Scotland - April 2005
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Lancashire, England - March 2003
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Lancashire, England - March 2003
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| 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. |
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