I was in Richmond Park yesterday and I happened upon this bloody great big rabbit.
It was grazing next to a large fenced off enclosure, I did a double take as it didn't bolt like they usually do. I got off my bike, went right up to it, crouched down and snapped a few pictures - it seemed totally unphased by my close proximity (literally within stroking distance) and no it didn't appear to have myxomatosis.
So what was that all about?
My theories:
a) it was a recently released pet
b) it has learnt that most humans don't want to do it any harm
c) it's intelligent enough to stay close to the enclosure where it can bolt in an emergency
d) other
See photo):
http://i1028.photobuc...48/Photator/Bunny.jpg