The Omiltemi rabbit reappeared after more than a century of uncertainty
The Omiltemi rabbit was last documented in 1904 and since then it was considered possibly extinct.
However, a scientific expedition managed to capture it through camera traps in the coniferous forests of the Sierra Madre del Sur in Guerrero.
The finding was made possible thanks to testimonies from local inhabitants, who claimed to have seen the animal in the area and even hunted it.
The research team, led by ecologist José Alberto Almazán-Catalán, spent five years tracking the species before obtaining the first visual evidence of its existence.
This discovery is part of a global project by the organization Re:wild, dedicated to rediscovering and protecting species that haven't been seen in decades.
Characteristics and habitat of the Omiltemi rabbit
The Omiltemi rabbit is an endemic species of Mexico, inhabiting exclusively in the conifer and oak forests of the Sierra Madre del Sur.
It is distinguished by its dark fur with reddish tones, and its short black tail, which sets it apart from other rabbits.
