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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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]. …

Dec 4, 2025 · The Pygmy Rabbit (Sylvilagus idahoensis) is a fascinating species belonging to the rabbit family, and it is renowned for being the smallest leporid in North America.

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 …