Marijke Drees

It is daring and imaginative to dedicate a book to the species Oryctolagus cuniculus, also known as the commonly occuring, and widely distributed species the Wild Rabbit.
The book addesses questions like: where do rabbits come from? Why do they eat their own pellets? Are they as cute as they look like? Do they practice birth control?
The book reveals the rabbits´ domestic habits, the highlights in their life cycle and their influence on vegetation. Contrary to current beliefs, their digging and grazing contributes to diversty in vegetation, and thus to biodiversity.The book is clearly and enthusiastically written, offering populararisation without vulgarisation. A book to hold dear, just like its subject: the rabbit.… (mehr)