On Monday, April 16, the Daily Post ran a story titled ‘That’ll be a six foot rabbit riding through town, then’.
We have since received a complaint from the individual incorrectly identified as a ‘rabbit’ - who it transpires is actually a hare.
In his complaint, ECHO the Hare said: “It has angered me somewhat, as I found this article very discriminatory! With the orange irises of my eyes, to the black tips of my extra large ears, it is plain to see that I am a hare, a buck hare!! (Lepus europaeus). Not a ‘rabbit!’
“I am more closely related to a deer, than I am to a rabbit !! Besides,... who ever heard of a rabbit riding a bike?
“Only hares can ride bikes! I also stand over eight feet tall (including my ears).”
He went on to add: “In addition to your inaccurate reporting. my bike is a ‘Hopper’ not a ‘Chopper’ (an easy mistake to make).
“I would be very grateful if you could set the record straight, as this article has caused me to be mocked by other animals and has caused me great distress.
“If you should fail to do this, you will be hearing from my libel lawyer ‘Barry (Baz) the Badger."
