“People have been talking about the rabbit situation for some time, and I think we’re just hearing about it more because we’re connected on social media,” Schellhaas said. “At some point in time, (pet) rabbits were released, and it’s created this situation.” Schellhaas said rabbits breed rapidly. As the Bench neighborhood has continued to develop, natural rabbit predators, like coyotes, have likely dissipated, she said. With much of the Bench constrained by interstates and major roads, the problem has stayed localized. Read more…
Idaho Humane Society reports 15th bat rabies case in Idaho in 2026
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