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 ...

This success marks the fifth year of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s “ Scat and Tracks ” program. Scat and Tracks ...

It is a challenge to distinguish between Eastern and Western Cottontail rabbits where they co-occur ... If forced to run/hop away, Black-tailed Jackrabbits can reach speeds of 40 mph and rely ...

While New England cottontails (Sylvilagus transitionalis) are our only native rabbit, identification can be tricky in the field because the eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) has moved in ...

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 ...