The long-lost Omiltemi cottontail has been spotted on camera after more than a century, sparking hope for its conservation.

There are several species of cottontail rabbit, but the eastern cottontail ... These rabbits seek out habitat on the fringes of open spaces, such as fields, meadows, and farms, but can adapt ...

The pygmy rabbit is the world’s smallest rabbit and is threatened by livestock ... “This is a great first step toward protecting the tiny but mighty pygmy rabbit and the habitat it needs to survive,” ...

Since 1904, the Omiltemi cottontail rabbit has been lost to science. But recently, it has been rediscovered in Mexico’s ...