The Rabbit Omiltemi, the Mexican Rabbit, Reappears After More than 100 Years without Being Seen

Mexico City, Mexico.- More than a century after being last seen, the rabbit Omiltemi, an endemic species of Mexico that was thought extinct, has been rediscovered in the forests of Sierra Madre del Sur, in the state of Guerrero. The finding, qualified by experts as a historical event for science and conservation, has generated a wave of enthusiasm among researchers, environmentalists and users on social networks.

After more than a century without being seen, the rabbit of Omiltemi, an endemic species of Guerrero, was captured again in freedom. This mammal, originally from the Sierra Madre del Sur, had not been registered since 1909, so it was considered extinct. Thanks to the use of trap cameras and the joint work with local communities, this discovery represents a milestone in conservation efforts and a sign of hope for the wild fauna of Mexico. Read: W…