To play the 'devil's advocate', what's the point of breeding them?:? From what I understand, the rabbits are almost extinct due to lack of habitat. Unless they get their habitat back (from the farmers) they won't survive.
Predators aren't the only issue. Conventional mating is difficult because female pygmy rabbits will only briefly tolerate the presence of males, and often fight with them, the scientists say.
So beautiul! Its so refreshing to hear of Science people actually trying to help rabbits even if these are a different kind of rabbit.