In our area

The Isles of Scilly doesn't have any native land mammals, but you still might encounter introduced species including rabbits. Rabbits were introduced to Great Britain by the Normans and have long been associated with islands, where they introduced as a food store. They can be considered pests, but their impacts on Scilly's native flora and fauna aren't currently well understood. You can see them right across the islands, but they are surprisingly elusive, often more apparent from their droppings. You might even see one of the more unusual rabbits that we get on the Isles of Scilly, including individuals with jet black fur. Rabbits are widespread in Great Britain, however, they are declining significantly and are classified as ‘near threatened’ on the IUCN red list.