rabbits

rabbit The American hares (Lepus Americanus) were only introduced a few years ago, but have now spread all over the Island. As there are no crops to speak of, or sugar canes to destroy, they do no harm, and may be encouraged; but some say that they destroy a great many grouse eggs by running over th...

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Summary:rabbit The American hares (Lepus Americanus) were only introduced a few years ago, but have now spread all over the Island. As there are no crops to speak of, or sugar canes to destroy, they do no harm, and may be encouraged; but some say that they destroy a great many grouse eggs by running over them. . . . They are called "rabbits" in Newfoundland. PRINTED ITEM W. J. KIRWIN OCT 1971 JH OCT 1971 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Withdrawn