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A fluffy lionhead rabbit from Surrey has officially become the world's oldest living rabbit at 15 years old, nearly double his breed's typical lifespan. Herbie's remarkable longevity is a testament to the love and care he's received from his adopted family.
A former Fortune 100 executive turned one unwanted bunny into a 27-year mission that's saved more than 5,000 rabbits from abandonment, abuse, and euthanasia. SaveABunny now rehabilitates the most vulnerable rabbits and finds them loving homes.
A neglected rabbit who once suffered from parasites in a backyard hutch now lives his best life playing Jenga with his adoptive mom. Morty's journey from rescue to playful pet shows how love transforms lives.
A lionhead rabbit in Surrey has become the world's oldest after living more than twice his breed's typical lifespan. Herbie celebrated his 15th birthday in November, proving that love and care can create small miracles.
Australian researchers are using human IVF technology to develop a groundbreaking solution to the country's $200 million rabbit pest problem. The gene drive could eliminate feral rabbits without poisons or traps.
A group of nuns in Toledo, Spain are balancing prayer and pastry-making with an unexpected mission: saving the Spanish giant rabbit from disappearing forever. Their 30-year dedication has made their convent one of the most important breeding centers for a species that once fed families through Spain's darkest times.
Eleven Franciscan sisters in central Spain are breeding rare giant rabbits that once fed families during wartime. Their 30-year conservation mission has produced 90 births this year alone.
A tiny lionhead rabbit named Henry is back home after beating a life-threatening chest tumor with radiation therapy at Washington State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The 10-year-old bunny received groundbreaking treatment just in time to celebrate Easter with his devoted family.
Six baby rabbits injured in a dog attack received weeks of specialized care at Wildlife Haven before being successfully released back into nature. Their recovery story comes with an important reminder: most baby bunnies people find don't actually need rescuing.
A North Yorkshire housing company is sponsoring wildlife rescue enclosures to help injured rabbits, hares, and hedgehogs near its new developments. The partnership gives vulnerable animals a second chance at life in the wild.
Scientists have developed a laser-free way to correct vision using gentle electrical pulses that reshape the cornea in about one minute. Early tests successfully corrected nearsightedness in rabbit eyes without cutting tissue or removing cells.
Hundreds of rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs used in scientific research now have a chance at normal life thanks to Australia's first adoption center dedicated to rehoming small lab animals. The Liberty Adoption Centre on NSW's Central Coast can house 120 animals while they wait for loving homes.
Scientists just proved that endangered Baird's tapirs weren't destroying cassava crops in Honduras after all. The real culprits? Cottontail rabbits.
Australia's Gilbert's potoroo, once thought extinct, has just 150 survivors in one location. Now researchers are using DNA from droppings to find new safe homes for the rabbit-sized marsupial.
A Wisconsin animal rescue saved 50 neglected animals during a winter storm and now faces an urgent deadline. They need every cat, dog, and rabbit adopted or fostered by Sunday to make room for regular patients.
Chinese researchers successfully transplanted plant-like nanoparticles into sick animals, allowing their cells to harness light energy. The breakthrough reversed degenerative diseases in rats and rabbits, opening new doors for treating aging and cellular dysfunction.
A volunteer group in California rescued nearly 100 wild animals this year, triple last year's total, and needs more drivers to keep up with demand. Early births due to climate shifts mean more baby owls, rabbits, and possums need urgent transport to care centers.
A California animal shelter is calling for volunteers to help dogs, cats, rabbits, and ducks find their forever families. Just two hours a week can transform a stressed shelter animal into an adoptable companion.
A dad's rabbit hole into sea shanty history led him to resurrect a forgotten 1820s whaling song using AI music technology. The 200-year-old lyrics now have a melody again, creating what he calls "a banger."
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Wild Iberian lynxes in Spain have been caught on camera doing something no carnivore has ever been recorded doing: soaking their dead prey in water before carrying it away. The discovery reveals surprising intelligence in one of the world's most endangered cats.
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