Cottontail rabbits are in the Sylvilagus genus, which is in the Leporidae family. 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.

2019年1月26日 · Named for its white, cottony-looking tail, the Eastern Cottontail is 15 to 19 inches long (38–48 cm) and weighs 2 to 4 pounds (0.9–1.8 kg). Males and females are generally the same size and color. The hair on the upper part of the body is a dense, buff-brown underfur covered by longer, coarser, gray- and black-tipped guard hairs.

Everything you should know about the Cottontail. The Cottontail is a medium-size rabbit with med-long ears, adorable round eyes, and a fluffy white tail.

The cottontail is reddish brown to gray along the back and sides, with a gray to white underside. The underside of the tail is white, resembling a cotton ball. Tail length averages 2 inches.

2019年11月22日 · Eastern cottontail rabbits are mammals that belong to the Leporidae family of rabbits and hares. The eastern cottontail bunny is so named for its distinctive tail, which looks like a white puff of cotton when raised.

Cottontail rabbits are one of the most common species of wild rabbits. Their characteristically white tail earned them their name while their darker body fur is meant to keep them hidden from the constant threat of nearby predators .

White-tailed jackrabbits are nocturnal herbivores that feed primarily on grasses and forbs and secondarily on shrubs. Individuals may begin to breed as early as seven months of age. Breeding season begins in late February and may extend into May, with up to four litters produced per year.

2021年8月18日 · And that is how I met the wild rabbit that would change my life. She was a small Eastern Cottontail rabbit; she had light brown fur, a bright white tail that did, in fact, look like a puff of...

The eastern cottontail is the most familiar rabbit in Virginia and easily recognized by most Virginians. The upper body parts are typically reddish-brown, lower parts are white, and it often has a white spot on the forehead. Its short, fluffy tail is also white, hence the name cottontail.

2007年6月4日 · The tail is short and white on the undersurface, and its similarity to a cotton ball is the origin of this rabbit's common name. The New England cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis) is occasionally found in the northeastern, south central, and southwestern counties, and closely resembles the eastern cottontail.