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Wild cottontails can live up to five years, but the average life expectancy for those that are old enough to leave the nest is only around 11 months. How to create a rabbit-friendly yard
The Easter bunny isn't the only one hopping around this time of year.
The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. It is the most common rabbit species in North America . Distribution
Cottontail rabbits typically only use their nose to move and adjust the position of the food that it places directly in front of its front paws on the ground. The cottontail will turn the food with its nose to find the cleanest part of the vegetation (free of sand and inedible parts) to begin its meal. The only time a cottontail uses its front ...
When it comes to the best bedding for rabbits, things like hay, straw, aspen shavings, paper, and blankets are all great choices.All rabbits need bedding (yes, including those that live indoors ...
The desert cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii), also known as Audubon's cottontail, is a New World cottontail rabbit, and a member of the family Leporidae.Unlike the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), they do not form social burrow systems, but compared with some other leporids, they are extremely tolerant of other individuals in their vicinity.
The brush rabbit is not hunted as are many other cottontail species, probably because of its small size. It is not a major cause of damage to crops or other human developments in its habitat. While the overall population of brush rabbits is stable, one of its subspecies, the riparian brush rabbit ( S. b. riparius ), is listed as an endangered ...
An expert vet shares her top tips for rabbit care in winter.