World Lagomorph Society

World Lagomorph Society The order Lagomorpha includes two families (Leporidae and Ochotonidae) and 87 species, although almost 30% of the species are considered as endangered.

The World Lagomorph Society (WLS) is an association, which intends to intensify the communication between persons who are interested in the research, management and conservation of lagomorphs (rabbits, hares and pikas). The World Lagomorph Society (WLC) was founded on November 24th 2005 after the co-founders, Klaus Hackländer and Paulo Célio Alves, understood the need of an association that can im

prove the knowledge and information exchange on lagomorphs (rabbits, hares and pikas). The principal intention of the WLS is to intensify the communication between people who are interested in the research, management and conservation, as well as increasing awareness and understanding in this mammals group. Lagomorphs are widespread in all continents and have not adapted to a single particular environment: individuals are extraordinarily successful in occupying the most diverse habitats throughout the world, from rather arid areas to open grassland or even artic environments. The Society encourages students, investigators and all people who are interested in lagomorphs and want to become a member. The WLS offers grants to student members that wish to attend lagomorph workshops and conferences. Moreover, with a membership you can access the WLS website and take advantage of material such as recent news, information about the members, literature, projects, meetings and more. Membership: 15€/ year student; 30€/ year full member

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Camera traps in the Honduran Mosquitia revealed that Sylvilagus hondurensis was the main cassava crop raider at forest–f...
29/05/2026

Camera traps in the Honduran Mosquitia revealed that Sylvilagus hondurensis was the main cassava crop raider at forest–farm edges. This study highlights how non-invasive monitoring can untangle hidden mammal–crop interactions and improve coexistence strategies in tropical landscapes.
https://doi.org/10.3897/neotropical.21.e187958

🐇🏔️Climate and land-use change are reshaping Alpine hares genetic connectivity. Using landscape genetics, a new study fo...
22/05/2026

🐇🏔️Climate and land-use change are reshaping Alpine hares genetic connectivity. Using landscape genetics, a new study found mountain hares depend on shrinking high-altitude corridors, while European hares expand through valleys.
https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70918

🧬🐇 Metabolomic data from European wild rabbits shows clear biochemical differences between populations beyond genetics a...
15/05/2026

🧬🐇 Metabolomic data from European wild rabbits shows clear biochemical differences between populations beyond genetics alone. These “metabolic fingerprints” suggest deep evolutionary separation.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jez.70097

New study in anesthetized rabbits, found that a heated anesthetic circuit (HAC) helped reduce peri-anesthetic heat loss ...
01/05/2026

New study in anesthetized rabbits, found that a heated anesthetic circuit (HAC) helped reduce peri-anesthetic heat loss compared to a nonwarmed circuit. Rabbits with warmed circuits maintained significantly higher body temperatures, suggesting HACs may be a valuable tool to reduce hypothermia risk during anesthesia.
https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0062

Study finds that after myxoma virus jumped to the Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis), its genome showed both gains and los...
24/04/2026

Study finds that after myxoma virus jumped to the Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis), its genome showed both gains and losses in microsatellite regions. These rapid changes may reveal how viruses adapt to new hosts and evolve after species jumps.
https://doi.org/10.1155/tbed/3847131

Cottontails shift activity to avoid bobcats in restored southern grasslands but still overlap enough to remain prey. Res...
20/04/2026

Cottontails shift activity to avoid bobcats in restored southern grasslands but still overlap enough to remain prey. Restoration boosts cottontails while shaping predator tracking and timing.
https://doi.org/10.1656/058.025.0115

On the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, the plateau pika plays a dual role: moderate disturbance boosts biodiversity and ecosyst...
10/04/2026

On the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, the plateau pika plays a dual role: moderate disturbance boosts biodiversity and ecosystem multifunctionality, but overabundance degrades it. It’s all about balance!
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-025-0011-8

New review on faecal pellets as a DNA source for studying wild lagomorphs. The study evaluates current field and lab met...
04/04/2026

New review on faecal pellets as a DNA source for studying wild lagomorphs. The study evaluates current field and lab methods, highlighting limitations and suggesting improvements to strengthen future genetic monitoring and conservation.
https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.70030

During COVID lockdowns, lagomorphs showed subtle behavioural shifts: black-tailed jackrabbits (Lepus californicus) becam...
27/03/2026

During COVID lockdowns, lagomorphs showed subtle behavioural shifts: black-tailed jackrabbits (Lepus californicus) became less crepuscular, while brush rabbits (Sylvilagus bachmani) became more diurnal and stayed that way even after human activity resumed, highlighting species-specific responses to short-term change.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyag012

Combining thermal imaging with distance sampling is transforming hare monitorization. A new study in Sweden found most d...
20/03/2026

Combining thermal imaging with distance sampling is transforming hare monitorization. A new study in Sweden found most detections came from thermal scans, especially in forests where is harder to spot hares. A powerful tool for more accurate population estimates and smarter wildlife management.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-026-02083-x

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