Do not underestimate injury from rabbit fight

rabbit got his nose bitten by other rabbit

12/31/25

One big factor to injuries and sickness is FIGHTS AMONG RABBITS.

These rabbits are left on the island totally unmanaged and they form their own territories. Consequently, they constantly fight inside/outside their territories.

They fought when there were 1000 rabbits 10 years ago and even when there are only 300 left today, they still fight.

Attacked rabbits suffer from severe injuries and die from infection or predator attack.

They are not wild rabbits. Someone dumped domestic rabbits and multiplied on the island.

In fact, dumping pet rabbits continued on this island.

These injuries are occurring on this MANMADE rabbit island and the fact feeding was permitted and rabbit population grew, both Takehara city and the Ministry of Environment should be held responsible for their lives. You should not treat these fight related injuries as incidents in nature.

Realizing short lifespan on the island and finding some rabbits alive after a few years and thinking they are good… no, they are not good… not good at all. It’s not normal for them to live only for a few years.

It’s a clear indication these rabbits do not belong to this island.