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| Camouflaged Eastern Cottontail, Sylvilagus floridanus |
The cottontail rabbit is a genus of rabbits,
Sylvilagus, with sixteen species. The most commonly spotted, and the one with the
widest distribution, is the Eastern Cottontail. Although coloration may vary between species, all have the distinct "
cotton ball" tail. These animals can live in a wide variety of habitats and eat a wide variety of foods. They mainly feast on grasses and herbs, but often find their way to gardens. Rabbits may breed up to four times a year, and babies are on their own in three to four weeks. It is important to note that the mother
rarely stays with her young, but that does not mean she has abandoned them.
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