rabbits

Cats, rats and rabbits are believed to be coyotes’ preferred mammalian prey, she said.

Under her ownership, Steve’s Pets sold puppies, kittens, rabbits, rodents, birds, fish — even goats and small pigs.

Some institutions have already vowed to rebuild — among them the Bunny Museum in Altadena, which featured quirky but seemingly irreplaceable collections of porcelain figurines, artwork, clothing and other items depicting rabbits.

In the wild they prey on roe deer, young red deer and also hares and rabbits.

Wild rabbits are essential prey for the lynx and two pandemics led to a 95% fall in their number.