/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/08/14/feral-rabbits-evolve-in-unexpected-ways What happens when domesticated rabbits go feral? They don't just revert to their wild form, they evolve new, unpredictable traits. A new study led by Environment Institute member Associate Professor Emma Sherratt reveals that feral rabbits develop distinct anatomical changes not seen in either wild or domestic populations. This groundbreaking work deepens our understanding of how invasive species adapt to novel environments and evolve over time. July 30 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/08/14/feral-rabbits-evolve-in-unexpected-ways