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Article: The meek do inherit: the humble rabbit reinforces an old adage and offers insights into the workings of nature.
- Article from:
- Field & Stream (West ed.)
- Article date:
- September 1, 1996
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THOUGH ENVISIONED AS MEEK and timid, rabbits are a powerful force in nature. They are our number-one game animal and a vital part of many predators' diets. They are also a staple in folk tales, children's books, toy stores, and cartoons, though the real-life story of rabbits is every bit as fascinating as the fiction. These animals belong to a large family with two quite different branches: the true rabbits, the young of which are born hairless and helpless, with eyes and ears closed; and the larger hares, whose young are born fully furred, with eyes and ears open.
In one form or another, rabbits are everywhere: coast to coast, swamps to mountains, tropics to Arctic ...