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Index of Subjects ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laviolette, Lance (EXP)" <lance.laviolette@lmco.com> To: <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:51 AM Subject: [NatureNS] RE: Brier rabbit? Thanks Lance, I have, through the power of Google, verified that the "rabbit" in question is in fact a Snowshoe Hare. With the large rear feet and white forehead spot I beleive that just about clinches the ident. It must be a Wickerson decendant as it was quite tame, in fact one of the pictures I have shows it in full flight comming towards my son. Dave Brier Is. > Hi Dave, > > I suspect that most (all?) of Brier's rabbits now have at least one of > Wickerson Lent's domestic rabbits as their ancestor. As you'll know, but > others may not, Wickerson was a long time lighthouse keeper on the island. > For a number of years after he retired off the island I would see some of > his large, domestic rabbits hopping around North Point. As Randy has > suggested, the original stock is Snowshoe Hare rather than Cottontail. > > All the best, > > Lance > =========================== > Lance Laviolette > Glen Robertson, Ontario > lance.laviolette@lmco.com > =========================== > P Before printing think about your responsibility & commitment to the > Environment! > P Merci de penser à l'environnement avant d'imprimer ce courriel! > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca >> [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of >> dash.bi@ns.sympatico.ca >> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 7:47 PM >> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca >> Subject: [NatureNS] Brier rabbit? >> >> I have photos of a rabbit that my son took a few days ago. >> This rabbit is much larger than a common Cotton Tail, has >> very distinctive summer markings, white inside the ears, no >> noticeable white tail & a white forehead spot. It also >> appears more muscular than a C Tail. I have perused many >> photos but unable to find a match. On dial up posting a photo >> is, well, almost impossible. >> Dave Pugh >> Brier Island >> >> >>
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