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Okunoshima's Rabbits Face Decline Amid Human Threats

1/2/2026

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Story summary
  • Okunoshima, a Japanese island in the Seto Inland Sea, has a rabbit population of 400–500 that attracts visitors.
  • Visitors feed the rabbits, and the animals rely on this interaction for sustenance because natural food is scarce.
  • The island's World War II history as a poisonous gas production site raises concerns about the rabbits' future.
  • Experts warn the rabbit population is declining, and predators and human abuse threaten the animals.