Rosanna Tursi, University of Central Florida (IMAGE)

University of Central Florida

Rosanna Tursi, University of Central Florida

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Hefneri, the most recently recognized subspecies of the marsh rabbit, is small with short, dark brown fur and a grayish-white belly. Discovered in 1984, the subspecies was named in honor of Hugh Hefner after his organization donated money to support fieldwork on the rabbits.

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Courtesy of Rosanna Tursi

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