lagomorphs

  1. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Captive status of the Anami rabbit

    The Anami rabbit is an intriguing evolutionarily distinct and also very endangered endemic Japanese mammal. I was wondering whether these are currently held in captivity either within Japanese zoos or in ex-situ captive breeding facilities. Does anyone know about the status of this species in...
    • Onychorhynchus coronatus
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    • anami rabbit captive breeding ex-situ conservation hirakawa zoological park japanese zoos lagomorphs living fossils pentalagus furnessi ryukyu islands
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Japan
  2. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Which small mammal interests you more: The volcano rabbit or the pygmy hog? (poll)

    I thought it would be interesting to create yet another poll in a series for zoochatters to vote for one of two small mammal EDGE species. This time these animals have some commonalities being that they are miniatures of their close relatives, exceedingly rare in captivity and "little brown...
    • Onychorhynchus coronatus
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    • charisma edge species endangered species endemic species lagomorphs little brown jobs poll pygmy hog suidae volcano rabbit
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Zoo Cafe
  3. birdsandbats

    Lagomorphs in North American Zoos

    Here I have attempted to make a complete list of lagomorphs present in American and Canadian collections. Only information 2017 or newer was used. Domestic species are excluded. Information missing holders or species, as well as information on subspecies or populations is welcomed. As you can...
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