Did you know that eastern cottontails have a strong sense of smell that can smell predators?
eastern cottontails
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Eastern cottontails are chunky, red-brown or gray-brown rabbits with white chests, white bellies, and white fluffy tails with rusty spots on them.
Least Concern - Population Unknown
Habitat:
Swamps, marshes, fields, forests, and towns
nesting habits:
Eastern cottontails mate from February to September. They give birth of up to seven litters of up to 12 kittens.
seasons eastern cottontails are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Bark, bramble, clover, fruit, grasses, twigs, and vegetables
hunting Behavior:
Eastern cottontails forage in open areas.
Commonly Confused With:
Swamp Rabbits
Eastern cottontails are often confused with swamp rabbits because both rabbits are brown.
Eastern cottontails are gray-brown or red-brown, Swamp rabbits are dark brown or rusty brown.