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Endangered New England Cottontail Rises Amid Invasive Threat

1/10/2025

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The endangered New England cottontail rabbit is making a comeback in Maine, with its colonies soaring from 21 to 46 in just six years. Yet, the invasive Eastern cottontail threatens this progress by overtaking habitats. Biologists are calling on locals to report sightings, helping protect these rabbits in towns like Cape Elizabeth and Kittery.

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Story summary

The endangered New England cottontail rabbit is making a comeback in Maine, with its colonies soaring from 21 to 46 in just six years. Yet, the invasive Eastern cottontail threatens this progress by overtaking habitats. Biologists are calling on locals to report sightings, helping protect these rabbits in towns like Cape Elizabeth and Kittery.