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What are the characteristics of Minorca Rabbit King?

2021-02-28 / 257 Read

The King Rabbit of Minorca is the largest rabbit ever found in Minorca, 10 times the weight of other rabbits at the time and 6 times the weight of modern European rabbits. It has a short, rigid spine and moves awkwardly. Despite its large size, it has small ears and eyes, as Minorca has no natural predators and did not need to evolve to develop acute vision and hearing.

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The Minorca Rabbit is now extinct. The researchers suggest that the extinction was caused by the coldness of Minorca, the gradual deterioration of the climate and the loss of vegetation, making it difficult for them to adapt to continue to survive.