# Hérault: the wild rabbit, a nearly threatened species, devastates crops

> While the wild rabbit is nearly threatened in France, it is proliferating in eastern Hérault and devastating crops. Hunters and farmers are trying to limit the damage while awaiting sustainable solutions.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) in Hérault, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 20:50. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 20:50.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Hérault
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 20:50
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 20:50
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/9791-herault-the-wild-rabbit-a-nearly-threatened-species-devastates-crops

## Sources (1 articles)

- [« C’est foutu » : le lapin de garenne, espèce « quasi-menacée », ravage pourtant les cultures dans ce département](https://www.ouest-france.fr/leditiondusoir/2026-11-04/c-est-foutu-le-lapin-de-garenne-espece-quasi-menacee-ravage-pourtant-les-cultures-dans-ce-departement-3aeed2cc-32b9-451f-858d-0f9d70066d51?utm_source=fluxpublicactu&utm_medium=fluxrss&utm_campaign=banquedecontenu) — Ouest-France, 4 November 2026 at 20:50

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