Rabbits take over Florida neighbourhood after breeder illegally lets them loose

A Florida neighborhood has been overrun with a growing number of domestic rabbits after a breeder illegally let them loose.<br /><br />Around 60 to 100 lionhead rabbits have taken up residence in a Fort Lauderdale community.<br /><br />Their thick fur makes them unsuited for life outside in Florida with its heat and predators such as alligators.<br /><br />“One of the neighbors moved a couple of years ago, and she just left her rabbits in the street,” resident Alicia Griggs said.<br /><br />Wilton Manors officials have given residents time to rehome the animals after first saying they would be exterminated.<br /><br />Locals are trying to raise $20,000 to $40,000 to rescue and rehome the rabbits.