Usage Note
Wildkaninchen (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are the ancestors of all domestic rabbits (Hauskaninchen); they live in underground burrow systems (Baue). Populations in Germany have declined due to myxomatosis and haemorrhagic disease.
Examples
"Auf dem Deich grasten mehrere Wildkaninchen im Abendlicht."
Natural Translation
Several wild rabbits grazed on the dyke in the evening light.
Literal Translation
On-the dyke grazed several wild-rabbits in-the evening-light.
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