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European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Melanistic "black" rabbits occur quite regularly in some populations

Originally from south-west Europe and north-west Africa, Rabbits were introduced into Ireland by the Normans way back in the 12th century AD. They were kept in enclosed warrens and were used as a source of sport for Norman noblemen as well as exploited as a source of both meat and….