Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Distinguishing closely related animal species can sometimes ...

Minnesota is home to two varieties of the small mammal we simply refer to as rabbits. In Duluth we are in the midst of the overlapping ranges of those two animals. Their appearance is similar enough ...

Rabbits and hares are often confused with each other due to their similar appearance. However, these two animals belong to different genera and have distinct characteristics in terms of physical ...

Rabbits are common residents of North Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma. They are important prey animals in wildlife communities and can occasionally wreak havoc upon crops, pastures, gardens, and yards ...

After nine years of preparing these biweekly nature columns, I’ve decided that’s probably enough. I’d like to thank the publishers of the several newspapers who have had the kindness to run my essays ...

How do rabbits survive in the arctic and the desert? Wild rabbits can survive in some pretty extreme environments because they have special adaptations. What do arctic hares need to thrive in the cold ...

Explore how Wisconsin’s rabbits and hares adapt to their habitats. Join host Robert S. Ellarson to explore how Wisconsin's rabbits and hares survive and thrive. Learn how cottontails, snowshoe hares ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding hunters that as big game seasons come to a close across the state, it’s the perfect time to take to the field in ...

An occasional series of articles about the differences between similar animals. What's your guess: Is Bugs Bunny a wascally wabbit or a harebrained hare? Answer: He's probably a jackrabbit, which ...

Pennsylvania’s rabbits and hares could be in danger, and the state’s Game Commission says it’s trying to do something about it. Wednesday, the Game Commission announced it’s taking some steps to ...