There are several species of cottontail rabbit, but the eastern cottontail is the most common. This ubiquitous animal can be found from Canada to South America and, in the United States ...

Despite having a reputation as voracious breeders, at least one species of rabbit in New England continues to suffer from ...

Happy Easter, little cottontail. Two cottontail rabbit species ... Fish and Wildlife. The eastern is the most common species, not only in our region but throughout North America.

As spring holidays approach, it is hard to escape all the cute little bunnies that pop up everywhere, whether fluffy stuffed ...

Maybe its mother knows. The cottontail rabbit is one of a few wild native North American rabbits. It lives in brushy fence rows or grassy fields, where it generally stays hidden during the day.

The eastern cottontail is a typical rabbit with long ears and hind legs. The tail is short, fluffy, 30-70 mm (1.2-2.8 in) in length, brown above and white below. Except for the rust colored nape, the ...