The pygmy rabbit is distinguishable from other leporids by its small size, short ears, gray color, small hind legs, and lack of white fuzzy fur.

With adults weighing less than one pound, the pygmy rabbit is the smallest species of rabbit in North America. In Washington State’s Columbia Basin, the remaining pygmy rabbit population is …

The Pygmy rabbit is the world's smallest member of the family that includes rabbits and hares. The Pygmy rabbit is the only native rabbit species in North America that digs its own burrows.

The population of Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit in Washington is extremely small and is designated as a Distinct Population Segment for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

Mar 30, 2025 · The pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) is the smallest rabbit in North America. They live in the Great Basin and in Washington, living entirely within and relying on sagebrush habitat for …

Pygmy rabbits live throughout most of the Great Basin area and, to a lesser extent, in nearby intermountain areas of the western United States. They are found from the southwest corner of …

Jun 17, 2025 · Pygmy rabbits are found in southwestern Montana from the extreme southwest corner near the Idaho border north to Dillon and Bannack in Beaverhead County [4]. Distribution continues …

As you probably figured out by the name, pygmy rabbits are small. They are the smallest rabbits, not just in Idaho, but in the whole world! They are less than one foot long and weigh less than one pound. In …

The Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) is the smallest rabbit species in North America and is known for its compact size, cryptic coloration, and specialized habitat needs.

Jul 26, 2020 · The pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit in North America, growing up to 11 in/28 cm in length and weighing less than 1 lb/ 454 g. Ears are very short, rounded and densely haired inside …