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Marsh rabbit

Sylvilagus palustris

Photo by JenniferRoge
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Description:

A small cottontail rabbit found in Eastern Southern United States swap lands. They are great swimmers and have small ears and legs, comparison to the closest cousin the cottontail. Adults from the Florida peninsula typically weight around 2.2 - 2.6 lbs with a total length up to 17 in.

Habitat:

I took this picture while walking the grounds Of Florida Gulf Coast University.

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