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Eastern Cotton Tail Rabbit

Sylvilagus floridanus

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Field Notes

Description:

The eastern cottontail is red-brown or gray-brown.They have large hind feet, long ears and a short fluffy white tail. Its underside fur is also white in color

Habitat:

The eastern cottontail can be found in meadows and shrubby areas in the eastern and south-central parts of the United States

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They are cute! The scientific name for this species is Sylvilagus floridanus.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2015

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