Eastern Cottontail
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Lagomorpha
Leporidae
Sylvilagus
Sylvilagus floridanus
The most common rabbit in much of the U.S., the Eastern Cottontail is primarily nocturnal, but is abroad near dawn and dusk and often on dark days. On midwinter nights, groups of cottontails have been seen… More »
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The Eastern Cottontail ( Sylvilagus floridanus ) is a New World cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. It is one of the most common rabbit species in North America. The Eastern Cotto...
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The eastern cottontail has speckled brown-gray fur above, reddish-brown fur around its neck and shoulders and lighter fur around its nose and on its undersides. It has big eyes and a tail that is puffy white on the underside. ... Habitat The eastern cottontail prefers habitats that are between woody areas and open land.
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Eastern cottontails are the most common rabbits in North America. Their coats are greyish-brown with a little black here and there. They usually have a white spot on their foreheads and their feet are also white. ... Cottontail jumping over fence...
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The most common rabbit in much of the U.S., the Eastern Cottontail is primarily nocturnal, but is abroad near dawn and dusk and often on dark days. On midwinter nights, groups of cottontails have been seen frolicking on crusted snow.
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Eastern Cottontail; : Family Leporidae : Sylvilagus floridanus (Allen) ... Based on only nominal cranial differences with S. floridanus, these rabbits are now considered merely a subspecies of the eastern cottontail, S. f. robustus.
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Whether it is pursued behind a pack of beagles or it is encountered on some early morning in your own backyard, the Eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) is one of Oklahoma’s most well known and beloved wildlife species.
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The cottontail is one of the most common small mammals in Minnesota. This rabbit is seen throughout the state, especially in semi-open areas that have thick, low cover such as brush piles and hedges. The cottontail is a favorite food of ... Find out more about the Eastern Cottontail from: ... Eastern cottontail range map...
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The Eastern Cottontail is a common mammal that can be seen year-round. It has grayish-brown fur, with a reddish-brown neck, and a white tail. ... Eastern Cottontails are easily recognized by their long ears.
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