Spanish Forests Face Drastic 60% Decline in Wild Rabbit Population

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Spanish Forests Face Drastic 60% Decline in Wild Rabbit Population
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The first comprehensive census of wild rabbits on the Iberian Peninsula reveals an alarming decline in populations, particularly in forested areas. Between 2009 and 2022, the overall number of rabbits decreased by an average of 18%, with losses in forests and mountainous regions being particularly severe at almost 58%.

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