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Eastern cottontail rabbit in tall grass

Did you know that eastern cottontails have a strong sense of smell that can smell predators?

eastern cottontails
at
a Glance

Eastern cottontail rabbit in tall grass

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

Swamp rabbit eating weeds in underbrush

Eastern cottontails are often confused with swamp rabbits because both rabbits are brown.

Eastern cottontail rabbit in tall grass

Eastern cottontails are gray-brown or red-brown, Swamp rabbits are dark brown or rusty brown. 

Look for eastern cottontails in your backyard all year.

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