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LaQOmorphs <br />When the pre-mining wildlife studies began in 1974, Lagomorph <br />numbers were extremely low. The CDOW estimated jackrabbit <br />densities at 4.0 animals/square mile and cottontail densities at <br />about 10.0 animals/square mile in 1974. Observations from 1974- <br />1979 showed a stead increase in numbers with a peak probably <br />occurring in 1979. Cyclic population fluctuations of these two <br />species is a common occurrence which makes it difficult to <br />accurately estimate numbers. <br />Relative abundance, presence, and probably habitat of Lagomorphs <br />are set forth in Table 11, Wildlife Species that Occur or are <br />Likely to Occur in the Colowyo Permit Area. <br />• - <br /> <br />2.04.11-22 <br />