Oryctolagus cuniculus
European Rabbit at Watson, ACT
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| Oryctolagus cuniculus | MichaelBedingfield | 24 Sep 2026 | |
| Oryctolagus cuniculus | CarbonAI | 24 Sep 2026 | |
| Oryctolagus cuniculus | waltraud | 24 Sep 2026 |
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A dead rabbit which died probably within the last 24 hours (eyes); I couldn't see any injury; perhaps Calici virus? I found a dead rabbit and a dead hare in the area which tested positive for recombinant RHDV2 virus; see comment here https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/3394564
2 comments
25 Sep 2026
Barb, the location is correct; however I collected the rabbit for CSIRO yesterday so it isn't there anymore. It'll be interesting whether the rabbit tests positive for Calici virus as the hare and rabbit I found previously in the area.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.160600-35.225461
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 23 Sep 2026 11:40 AM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
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- waltraud NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbits & Hares Mammals
Species information
- Oryctolagus cuniculus Scientific name
- European Rabbit Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 1909.02m Recorded at altitude
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