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Rabbit Invasion
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Up to 100 rabbits are on the loose!
Florida has long been plagued by invasive species. People have released many different animals from elsewhere, like pythons, crocodiles, and lionfish. All these critters have caused big problems in the state. But the newest invader doesn’t slither or scuttle: It hops!
Lionhead rabbits have taken over a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. A local breeder illegally released several rabbits into the wild, and the rabbits quickly started reproducing.
The growing population has caused problems for residents. They eat wiring and dig holes. So rescue groups are raising money to relocate these adorable pests before they create more chaos.
A single female lionhead rabbit can have an average of 4 babies per month. How many babies could 6 female lionhead rabbits produce in a year? Record your work and answer on our Numbers in the News answer sheet.