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Rabbit
You
should only consider rescuing a Rabbit if:
The
rabbit has been involved in an RTA (Road Traffic Accident)
The rabbit has been caught by a Cat
The Rabbit has sustained injuries (Shot, Trapped)
The Rabbit is infected with Myxomatosis
Facts About Rabbits
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Rabbits live in underground burrows called 'Warrens'
The UK Rabbit population has recently increased, due to the species'' immunity to diseases
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Rabbits are not classed as Rodents, but are classed in a totally unique group of animals called Lagomorphs
Common incidents with Hares
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Rabbits are usually involved in RTAs
Rabbits are prone to the Myxomatosis virus
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Another common incident with Rabbits, as well as Hares, are the ones that survive being shot with an air rifle, which can usually inflict very painful injuries
The protection of Rabbits & Hares in the UK
The only protection that is currently enforced under UK law for these animals is protection from cruelty, by the Protection Of Animals Act of 1911, and the Wild Mammals Act of 1996.If you believe at anytime, that either of the above acts are being breached at anytime, you can call the League Against Cruel Sports for more information, or alternatively, visit there website by using the links panel on the left of this page.
League Against Cruel Sports : 0845 330 8486
Multimedia
There is a video of Rabbits living in the wild, which is available on the Multimedia page.
To take a look at this video, click on the Multimedia link at the top of this page.