A man brought home an unusual creature from the forest, and a year later, he was astounded by what it had become.
The wildlife rescue center, known for helping wild animals, posted pictures of an unusual animal online, igniting a flurry of guesses and theories.
Social media users quickly joined in with their speculations.
Was it a kitten? A baby squirrel? Some thought it might be a bunny, a ferret, a puppy, or even a mink.
Others joked that the creature looked like a tiny teddy bear or perhaps a visitor from another planet.
In reality, the mysterious animal was a newborn female, just three or four days old.
She had a few small injuries on her little body. Interestingly, her rescuer wasn’t a human, but a dog.
The dog had gently carried the tiny animal in its mouth and brought her to safety.
So, what exactly was this curious little creature?
To everyone’s surprise, it was a domestic rabbit, not a wild one.
This caused confusion because domestic rabbits rarely turn up alone in the wild, and there were no known rabbit breeders or owners nearby.
The rescuers explained a key difference between wild and domestic rabbits: wild rabbits are born with fur and open eyes, while domestic rabbits are born blind and without fur.
To help people understand, the Heart of the Forest team shared a comparison photo of a newborn wild rabbit next to the rescued domestic one.
How the baby rabbit ended up alone in the forest remains a mystery, but thanks to the instincts of a caring dog and the quick actions of the rescuers, she is now safe and receiving the care she needs.
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