Rabbit seized in Australia after owners tried to pass it off as guinea pig
That's a pretty huge rodent, if it were one.
A rabbit was seized from its owners in Queensland, Australia, after they tried to unsuccessfully convince police that it was a guinea pig. So its owners know, guinea pigs only grow to 20 to 30 centimetres (8 to 10 inches) as an adult.
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Found living in a cage inside a caravan, the rabbit was discovered by officers from Springwood Police, who were dealing with an incident in relation to its owners.
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It's illegal to own a rabbit in the state of Queensland, which has the toughest laws on the animal in the world. They're considered destructive, introduced pests, with fines of up to A$44,000 (US$32,950) and up to six months jail if a person is caught with one.
You may keep one with a permit if it were for entertainment or scientific purposes, but the state takes privately owned rabbits very seriously.
After a few hugs, police will relocate the bunny to a sanctuary in Grafton, New South Wales, according to Queensland Police, where it will be able to run free from state scrutiny just before Easter.
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