The Vancouver park board is asking the public to be mindful of how they coexist with rabbits around the city\u0027s many parks.
Hopping on the heels of their recent warning about population management of the city’s Canada goose, park officials are warning people not to release, feed or touch any rabbits in the Jericho Beach area.
“Unbeknownst to many, Jericho Beach’s feral rabbit population is an invasive species colony, originating from domestic pets that have either been purposefully released into the wild, or escaped,” warned the park board in its public notice. Those who think a live rabbit would make for a good Easter surprise are also being asked to think twice, as these bunnies are often abandoned in public parks once “the novelty has worn off and the responsibility of pet ownership sets in.”
Those who spot rabbits out and about are also being warned not to try to rescue, handle or pick up the rabbits it puts the individual at risk of being bitten or scratched. Many rabbits also carry pests and parasites, which can be transmitted to humans or other household pets such as dogs.
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