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The first and last scientist to see this rabbit had been back in 1904.

Scientists Hadn't Seen This Rare Rabbit for 120 Years. We Must Conserve This Endangered Species!

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Dear friends,   No scientist had seen the Omiltemi cottontail — a rare, endangered rabbit — since 1904. For more than 120 years, it was lost to science, its existence a mystery. Living only in the unique habitat of conifer forests high up in the mountains, researchers knew it would be at risk of extinction due to climate change and habitat loss. Now, it's finally been spotted again! A scientist and his team spent more than five years combing the mountain forest ecosystems of Mexico, setting up cameras hidden in the underbrush near trees and attached to drones. And they finally found Omiltemi cottontail rabbits spread out across seven different locations! It's a relief to know this special animal is alive and well — and we have to keep it that way. We must demand government funding to conserve this species, to ensure their populations thrive! Sign the petition to protect this endangered species.

Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team

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