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European Rabbit

Order Lagomorpha, Family Leporidae

General Distribution: Southern and western Europe.
Range in Washington: Introduced into San Juan Islands.
Habitat: Grassy areas, thickets.
Diet: Herbivore.
Identification: Longer tail and ears than cottontails. Total length: 45-60 cm; tail: 6-9 mm; mass: 1.5-2 kg.
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