| Scientific Name: |
Brachylagus idahoensis |
| Conservation Status: |
Near Threatened |
| Natural Location: |
North America |
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Adult male Pygmy Rabbits rarely
weigh more than a half kilogram with the females
being slightly larger in weight and in overall
size. All in all the Pygmy Rabbit is the smallest
of all rabbit or hare species found in North America.
These rabbits are gray in color and to go along
with their small bodies have small ears and hind
legs. Most rabbits and hares have white patches
of fur on their tail whereas the Pygmy Rabbit
does not.
Most rabbits find a whole or burrow that has
been dug by another animal, however the Pygmy
rabbit is known for digging its own burrow. You
can find these rabbits only in fields or areas
with tall grass and cover. They not only use this
for food but also for shelter.
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