Eastern cottontail Cottontail rabbits comprise the genus Sylvilagus, which is in the family Leporidae. They are found in the Americas. [1] Most Sylvilagus species have stub tails with white undersides that show when they retreat, giving them their characteristic name, but this feature is not present in all Sylvilagus species, nor is it unique to the genus. Their fur ranges from brown to gray ...
The term “Cottontail” refers to several species within the genus Sylvilagus, most notably the Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) found throughout eastern North America. These rabbits are named for their distinctive fluffy, white tail resembling a cotton ball. Generally, they are medium sized, typically measuring between 15 and 20 inches in length and weighing between two and four ...
The sun sets over a quiet backyard garden. A red fox sneaks into the yard, its nose in the air, sniffing loudly—it smells something. It pads over to the bushes when a streak of brown flashes in the greenery. An eastern cottontail rabbit darts out of the bushes, zigging and zagging to throw the surprised fox off of its trail. The speedy rabbit zooms into the nearby woods, easily escaping the ...
Basic facts about Eastern Cottontail: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Eastern cottontail rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents. One female cottontail rabbit may have 20 to 25 young per year.
The Eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) is common throughout Indiana. It is one of the most important game species in the United States and is perhaps the most popular small game species in Indiana. However, rabbit hunting has declined steadily since the 1940s. Typically, cottontail populations cycle between highs and lows. The population tends to increase until a limiting factor ...