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Lost Rabbit Species Rediscovered in Mexico's Sierra Madre

1/24/2025

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The elusive Omiltemi cottontail rabbit, believed to have vanished since the early 1900s, has made a stunning comeback in Mexico's Sierra Madre del Sur Mountain Range. Captured on camera in seven out of ten locations, this rediscovery marks a significant triumph for Re:wild, celebrating the ongoing quest to revive lost species.

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The elusive Omiltemi cottontail rabbit, believed to have vanished since the early 1900s, has made a stunning comeback in Mexico's Sierra Madre del Sur Mountain Range. Captured on camera in seven out of ten locations, this rediscovery marks a significant triumph for Re:wild, celebrating the ongoing quest to revive lost species.