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  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Wildlife Management

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  • The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a keystone prey species in Mediterranean ecosystems.
  • Rabbit populations have experienced significant declines and heterogeneous recovery, necessitating research into abundance drivers.
  • The potential refuge effect of anthropized (human-altered) sites for rabbits remains speculative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors influencing European rabbit abundance in peri-urban areas of Central Spain.
  • To assess the impact of urbanization and landscape features on rabbit populations.
  • To determine if anthropized sites provide a refuge for European rabbits.

Main Methods:

  • Field study in 18 peri-urban areas and parallel control sites in Central Spain.
  • Measurement of European rabbit abundance index.
  • Quantification of urban occupation, vegetation cover, and distances to roads, forests, and rivers.
  • Application of linear models to analyze relationships between environmental factors and rabbit abundance.

Main Results:

  • Urban development, proximity to roads, and pasture proportion negatively affected rabbit abundance.
  • Distance from large forest patches positively correlated with rabbit abundance.
  • Single-family residential areas showed a more significant negative impact on rabbit density compared to multi-family or commercial/industrial zones.
  • Urbanization impacts rabbit density but does not create a generalized refuge.

Conclusions:

  • Urbanization is a significant factor influencing European rabbit distribution and abundance.
  • Peri-urban areas, while affected by urbanization, do not function as a universal refuge for rabbits.
  • Conservation strategies should consider landscape features and specific types of urban development when managing rabbit populations.