ONE of Scotland’s busiest roundabouts has been taken over by rabbits – with locals even leaving food for the hungry bunnies.
The hardy animals have become legends in Aberdeen and can even be spotted on Google Maps.
Drivers drop off fruit and veg on the unique Bunny Island as they zoom past to ensure the VIPs don’t have to risk traffic to find snacks.
And the creatures have now reached a new level of fame as they’ve become telly stars.
Beeb series Landward featured the rabbits and their unusual home on the latest episode of the nature show.
Photographer Libby Penman said: “It’s definitely not the most scenic location I’ve ever filmed wildlife at. It’s not exactly Watership Down. It’s so loud.
“I can certainly say I never thought filming wildlife would be so dependent on rush hour.”
The rabbits have set up home on the roundabout at the end of the A92, the main route into the city from the south.
It’s right next to a busy Asda and other shops and the lorries and cars never stop.
Locals regularly leave supplies including lettuce leaves and carrots.
In one hilarious road rage incident a motorist shouted abuse at another driver he thought was littering.
But he was forced to apologise when he realised they were chucking food down for the rabbits.
Libby reckons the bizarre habitat might be the perfect place for the colony to have settled down.
She said: “All this traffic may be part of the reason the rabbits are here. It gives them protection from predators.
“The bushes provide lots of cover. And I guess the roundabout has plenty of burrow space below.
“There’s also a decent supply of fresh grass to eat supplemented by vegetable donations from rabbit-loving Aberdonians.
“Although I wouldn’t want to be the one delivering it.
“It looks like the rabbits have everything they need without having to go into town.”
One local said: “They have been there for as long as I remember.
“I always believe they have tunnels under the road because I’ve never seen any squished rabbits.”
Another added: “The Bunny Island is one of the few things that brings joy to my life.”