Summary ²

The Eastern Cottontail is one of the most common mammals in the state. In the summer, it can be told from the Snowshoe Hare by smaller size, lack of clack ear tips, and rusty nape.

Range ³

Statewide.

Habitat ³

All habitats.

Size ³

14-18", tail 1-2".

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Pedro Peloso, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pedro Peloso
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvilagus_floridanus
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• AMCELA
• Animal Diversity Web
• ASM Mammal Diversity Database
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Mammal Working Group
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• VertNet

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