| This is a medium-sized (14"-19") mammal with long ears, large hind
legs and feet, a short fluffy tail, and soft fur. Color varies a
bit, but usually grayish brown on top and whitish underneath. This
species is distiributed throughout the eastern and midwestern U.S., as
well as much of the southwest. They live in all types of habitats,
but prefer open brushy or forest border habitat. Cottontails feed
almost entirely on plants, especially green succulents, and provide an
important prey source for many raptors and mammal predators. |
