缅因州的子数量下降到400只, 面临灭绝. Maine's native rabbit population drops to 400, threatening extinction.

梅恩州的新英格兰棉尾种群已经减少到大约400只, Maine’s native New England cottontail population has dropped to roughly 400, threatening the species with extinction. 官员们担心东方棉尾的蔓延, 因为它适应性强且在发达地区繁殖得很好. Officials are concerned about the spreading invasive Eastern cottontail, which outcompetes the native species due to its adaptability and ability to thrive in developed areas. 为了支持保护工作, 内陆渔业和野生动物部门正在努力恢复子的生境并追踪它们. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is working to restore habitat and track the rabbits to support conservation efforts.