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Bunny Hugger 

A nature-lover who champions the fauna over the flora (for latter see "tree hugger"). Hyperbole often used as a deprecating reference to those in the "environmental extremist" camp.
He shared his hunting pictures around the office mostly to enjoy the horrified look on the Bunny Huggers' faces.
Bunny Hugger by Knallgodt December 2, 2010

Bunny Hugger 

Similar to a Tree Hugger. Such as a member of PAWS or PETA.
The Bunny Hugger won't let me put lipstick on my sheep.

bunnyhugger

An activist, a bleeding-heart liberal, a person concerned about the plight of others. A bunnyhugger is distinct from a treehugger in that they want to save humanity or the animals, as opposed to the environment.
Our plan to build a six-lane highway through the countryside was scuppered by a 'save the flying squirrels' campaign by the local bunnyhuggers.
bunnyhugger by L Lonnqvist September 8, 2006