Rabbits have been hopping around the UK since the Roman period, experts have been able to scientifically prove for the first time.
The 1.6in piece of a tibia bone was found in 1964 but it remained in a box until 2017, when a zooarchaeologist realised that it came from a rabbit.Analysis, including radiocarbon dating, was carried out by researchers at the universities of Exeter, Oxford and Leicester. "The bone fragment was very small, meaning it was overlooked for decades, and modern research techniques mean we can learn about its date and genetic background as well," she said.
Only had hares previously.
Wow that’s incredible 🤪
I don't where this has come from. I always assumed that this was so, because in Welsh Conejos (Spanish) is similar to 'Cwningen', hence the Hispanic legions. A hare on the other hand has a Brythonic name 'ysgyfarnog'meaning long eared animal.
'Researchers say they believe the rabbit was kept as a pet,'
They brought them to eat, not as pets. Wish I had gone to university.
That's exactly what Wikipedia says. Amazing work academics.
Massive news this😂.but you won’t report on the Muslim rape gangs that have been jailed for hurting little girls
Duos qui sequitur cunicula, neutrum capit. (he who chases two rabbits catches neither) Those Romans had discovered a thing or two by 1AD. 😜
Brexit bunnies🐈
Ehhh, what's up Doc?
So
What have the Romans ever done for us!?
the theory was the romans introduced them to britain-were they part of the diet pre conquest in the city of rome-along with the mouse burger
They unearthed Anne Summers
Well, there's a novelty. It has been said on many a TV history programme that the Romans introduced the rabbit into this country as a food source. Do these academics watch TV?
WTF ? The romans brought the rabbits - took them everywhere - as they were a rapidly reproducing source of food. - at least that was the story I’ve always heard
rabbits Fennel and she’s French, allegedly.
Given the Romans brought them, it's not a massive suprise.
Robbie Gibb ?
😳..............................Thanks.
What next? Horses in the 80s?
Weren’t the rabbits introduced to Britain by the Romans?
Lol 😊😁. - Rabbits seen also in Switzerl. up to today, do you/Academics certainly also have a spiritual life? 😊 Yes or yes? --》 You are generally in/at peace, joy, contentement with a superbe being of finest conscience plus experienced freedom/+liberty - ? Cordial greetings.
That will be the 9th Legion then Hang on the 18th Legion Wait... recount 36th Legion Not again... Fuck it it’s a lot of rabbits 🐰🐰😱 rampant
Rabbits built Stone Hendge
Not news
How have I known this for tears then? I blame TimeTeam 👍👍👍👍
Did they get knifed by invading Romans?
I remember getting taught at primary school rabbits were brought by the Romans to be farmed?
What do I do with this information?
Did they build the Roman baths?
Gosh...that’s made my weekend