Rabbits: Ancient Survivors of Earth's Past | Chattanooga News

Rabbits are ancient survivors—fossil records show they’ve been hopping across the globe since the Eocene epoch, 56 million years ago. Their evolutionary journey reveals incredible adaptability, thriving through ice ages and global shifts. Scientists are now piecing together their deep ancestry using genetics and fossils, uncovering how these common critters became a global phenomenon—and reminding us that even the most familiar animals have epic, hidden histories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0a9ec56372b186c