#sylvilagus-floridanus — Public Fediverse posts

The eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) is the most widespread and abundant rabbit species in North America, with a range extending from southern Canada, through Mexico and Central America, and into northern South America. In the United States it is found in the eastern and south-central region and thanks to the clearing of land for agriculture its range is spreading. It has also […]

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The #easterncottontail (#Sylvilagusfloridanus) is a New World cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. It is the most common rabbit species in North America.

I wrapped up my early morning adventure in Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge. It was almost 10 AM so it was no longer early. I started walking back toward the trail entrance that would take me back to IInstitute Woods but didn’t get very excited when I saw the Eastern Cottontail hopping in the grass at the side of the gravel road. I love the way the light flowed across the body. He must have noticed me because he stood still and his ears perked up. I wanted several seconds for the rabbit to calm down. He went back to eating.

https://islandinthenet.com/eastern-cottontail-sylvilagus-floridanus/

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