WDFW researchers use drone to collect pygmy rabbit data
The population of Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits in Washington is extremely small and is designated as a Distinct Population Segment for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website states.
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The pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit species in North America.
COLUMBIA BASIN — From January until March, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff and researchers will fly drones over known pygmy rabbit locations on state- and federally-managed lands in Grant and Douglas counties, according to an agency press release.
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