Eastern Cottontails Threaten Maine's Endangered New England Cottontails
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Eastern cottontails, introduced a century ago for hunting, are now threatening the endangered New England cottontail in Maine. These invaders, first spotted in Kittery, have exploded in Portland since 2017, thriving in backyard bushes and outcompeting locals. Residents are losing plants to their foraging, but officials warn against feeding or rescuing them. Meanwhile, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is fighting back by releasing captive-bred New England cottontails and restoring thicket habitats.
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