Isn't this funny? This REUTERS story is entitled:

NATIONWIDE EASTER BUNNY COUNT**********

BERLIN (Reuters) - Eight hundred volunteer wildlife watchers will be deployed throughout Germany in March in a giant rabbit count aimed at giving the clearest picture yet of the nation's endangered bunny population.

Coordinated by leading scientific institutes, volunteers will count the rabbits one hour after nightfall when they come out to feed, said Armin Winter, animal conservation expert from the German Hunting Protection League.

In contrast to countries like Australia, where rabbits have multiplied at an explosive rate and have long been viewed as pests, the fluffy creatures are on the list of endangered species in Germany. Industrialization and intensive farming has depleted their natural habitat.

"Watchers will each cover a planned route with powerful spotlights to seek out the rabbits. The light reflects off their eyes, making them easily identifiable," Winter said.

The 100,000 euro ($122,000) project is expected to show a rise in the rabbit population because a mild climate in 2003 helped more baby rabbits to survive.

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I have some news for them. They simply have to get to either the University of Victoria campus or the Victoria General Hospital grounds and they can export them...

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LATE ADDITION! Perhaps the Germans need to look towards Mars for their bunny problem... (Thanks to Olivia for her informative post...)