Sunday, January 31, 2016

Eastern Cottontail

Species: Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus flofidanus)
Family: Leporidae
Date: 1.31.16



Observation:  

This cottontail has been hiding out in between our wood stacks during the day.  

A Fact from Dana:

The cottontail has a number of enemies including bobcats, dogs, foxes, coyotes, skunks and crows, and their young are preyed upon by hawks, owls, larger snakes and even red squirrels. 


Learn more at BioKids: Eastern Cottontail

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