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    Details of this species in San Benito Este Is.
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Eradicated
    Source: Tershy et al. 2002.
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    Management Notes for this Location:
    Rabbits were eradicated using a combination of environmental education and hunting and/or trapping. They were hunted both day and night, using 12 gauge shotguns and .22 calibre rifles. Dogs were used to hunt rabbits, usually during daytime.
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    Last Modified: 11/03/2005 12:01:13 p.m.
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