Eastern cottontail

The Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a species of cottontail rabbit native to North, Central, and South America. They are one of the most common rabbits in North America. Throughout their range, cottontails can be found in meadows or any open grassy area with an abundance of...

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Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) / Lapin à queue blanche / Image by Stefano.bynizza from juzaphoto.com

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You've probably seen a cottontail rabbit, but how much do you know about these common creatures?

Eastern Cottontail

I recently published two pins on Pinterest: one about my favorite sound of spring, the other a nice graphic on the steps to take when one finds a baby cottontail rabbit. I did not realize it at the time of publication, but these pins have an intertwined history—namely, both relate to my time as a wildlife…

size: 12x8in Photographic Print: Eastern cottontail portrait, Montana, USA by Mateusz Piesiak :

Eastern Cottontail Bunny Rabbit on Gold Leaf by Michel McNinch, oil on metal leaf, 12x12, cradled board

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The eastern cottontail is common throughout much of the United States, southern Canada, eastern Mexico, Central America and northernmost South America. Though the cottontail is most commonly found in meadows or open bushy areas, they are highly adaptable so they thrive in suburban areas as well. Many of you may be able to see an eastern cottontail in your garden! I hope this study inspires your family to appreciate this familiar animal. Remember, there is so much to be learned from the…

July 2010 Hiding in the shadows... This little cottontail was hiding in the shadows, foraging for a meal... Gotta love those nice big ears...